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Updated 4 December 2025 - The House Oversight Committee has published previously unseen photographs and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's private island, intensifying calls for the release of all government documents related to the late financier.
Newly released images offer glimpse into Epstein's estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have made public a collection of images and footage taken inside Jeffrey Epstein's property in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The materials, obtained in 2020, depict bedrooms, a room adorned with masks, and a phone with names programmed on speed-dial buttons.
Among the items shown is what appears to be a dental chair and a blackboard with partially redacted words such as "truth," "deception," and "power." The images also include personal effects, including an assortment of toiletries, artwork, and statues scattered throughout the residence.
One photograph shows Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell meeting Pope John Paul II. Metadata indicates the images were captured in 2020, after Epstein's death in 2019, revealing a property in the process of being packed up, with furniture stacked and walls stripped of decor.
Committee demands transparency amid ongoing investigations
In a statement, Committee Chairman Robert Garcia described the images as a "disturbing look" into Epstein's world. "We are releasing these photos and videos to ensure public transparency in our investigation and to help piece together the full picture of Epstein's horrific crimes," he said. Garcia added that the committee has also received records from financial institutions JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank, which they plan to release "in the days ahead."
The release follows President Donald Trump's signing of a bill on 19 November mandating the disclosure of government files related to Epstein. The legislation requires the Justice Department to make the documents available in a searchable format by 19 December, though exceptions may apply for materials tied to active investigations or those protecting victims' privacy.
Lawmakers seek clarity on document release timeline
On Wednesday, five bipartisan members of Congress, including Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting an update on the planned release of the files. The lawmakers expressed concern about potential "procedural hurdles" that could delay compliance with the 30-day deadline.
The letter referenced Trump's recent directive to investigate Epstein's ties to prominent Democrats, urging Bondi to provide a briefing on the matter. Merkley stated on social media, "We're keeping the pressure on to make sure the Justice Department follows the law and RELEASES THE FILES."
Survivors allege abuse on Epstein's island
Epstein purchased Little St. James, one of two islands he owned in the U.S. Virgin Islands, in 1998. Multiple survivors have accused him of trafficking and abusing young women and children on the property. In 2022, the territory's attorney general secured a $105 million settlement after alleging that "dozens of young women and children" were victimized on the islands.
The newly released images, while providing a visual record of Epstein's opulent lifestyle, do not offer significant new evidence in the case. However, they underscore the broader push for transparency as advocates and lawmakers demand the full disclosure of all relevant documents.
Additional materials published amid scrutiny
Later on Wednesday, the committee released a second batch of approximately 200 images and several videos. Most of the new materials depict the same rooms as the initial release, with additional close-ups of the masks and the apparent dental chair. The masks, all styled similarly, feature male faces.
A video walkthrough of the property shows a palm-lined swimming pool with a statue of an archer and a path leading to the ocean. Despite the visual documentation, the images do not appear to alter the known narrative of Epstein's activities on the island.
"It's time for President Trump to release all the files, now."
Robert Garcia, Chairman, House Oversight Committee
