What Is in the DOJ Epstein Files? A Guide to the 12 Datasets
On November 18, 2025, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405), compelling the Department of Justice to release one of the largest document dumps in modern history: 3.5 million pages of records, over 2,000 videos, and 180,000+ images related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
This guide breaks down what's actually in those files.
The 12 DOJ Datasets
The release is organized into 12 distinct datasets, each covering a different aspect of the investigation:
Grand Jury Materials
The grand jury transcripts and exhibits from both the original 2006 Florida investigation and the 2019 Southern District of New York case. These include witness testimony given under oath, prosecution exhibits, and the deliberation records that led to formal charges.
Depositions
Sworn testimony from civil litigation, including the Virginia Giuffre v. Ghislaine Maxwell case. These depositions contain detailed questioning of key figures about their knowledge of and involvement in Epstein's activities.
FBI Investigative Reports
Field office reports, surveillance records, interview summaries (FD-302s), and case management documents from the FBI's multi-year investigation. These reports document the bureau's awareness of Epstein's activities across multiple jurisdictions.
Court Filings
Motions, briefs, orders, and rulings from criminal and civil proceedings in Florida, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This includes the controversial 2008 Non-Prosecution Agreement.
Victim and Witness Statements
Statements from victims and witnesses collected during the investigation. These accounts describe patterns of recruitment, abuse, and the broader network that facilitated Epstein's crimes.
Financial Records
Bank records, wire transfers, property transactions, and corporate filings documenting the flow of money through Epstein's network of entities and associates.
Flight Records
Logs from Epstein's aircraft, including the widely-reported "Lolita Express" flight manifests. These records document passengers, destinations, and travel patterns.
Property Records
Documents related to Epstein's properties in New York, Palm Beach, New Mexico, Paris, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including guest records, staff employment documents, and security logs.
Communications
Emails, phone records, and message logs obtained through subpoenas and search warrants. These communications reveal coordination between individuals in Epstein's network.
Photographic Evidence
Metadata and descriptions of the 180,000+ images recovered from Epstein's properties, categorized by location and date.
Video Evidence
Descriptions and transcripts related to the 2,000+ videos recovered, including surveillance footage from multiple properties.
Prosecution Memos
Internal DOJ memoranda discussing charging decisions, plea negotiations, and the decision-making process behind the 2008 Non-Prosecution Agreement.
How to Search These Records
Every document in our database has been OCR-processed, text-extracted, and indexed with PostgreSQL full-text search. You can search by:
- Keywords: Names, locations, dates, legal terms
- Document type: Filter by dataset to narrow your search
- Relevance ranking: Results are ranked by PostgreSQL
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Search highlights matching terms in context, so you can quickly assess whether a document is relevant to your research.
Why This Matters
These records represent the most comprehensive public accounting of institutional failures in the Epstein case. They document not just the crimes themselves, but the systems that allowed them to continue — from prosecutorial decisions to financial networks to the individuals who enabled access to victims.
Every claim in our book series is sourced directly to document IDs in this database. No anonymous sources. No speculation. Just the federal record.
Search the database now to begin your own investigation.