The images were part of a release by the Department of Justice of around 300,000 files that dropped at around 4pm EST ahead of a federal law requiring them to be made public.
Originally, the entirety of the files were due to be released, but the DOJ admitted just hours before the files were made public that they wouldn’t be able to meet this deadline in full.
Instead, they stated they would be releasing the documents in batches.
However, of the documents that were made public, several photographs have already piqued the interest of the public both in America and abroad.
Bill Clinton and Ghislane Maxwell were photographed together in a pool (Department of Justice)
A painting of the former president in heels and a dress also featured in the files (Department of Justice)
These included several images of former president Bill Clinton, including one where he was swimming with Epstein’s girlfriend and associate Ghislane Maxwell, as well as an unusual portrait painting in which he was wearing a dress.
In addition, further images released showed Epstein and Maxwell with a number of other high profile names, including Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Mick Jagger, Chris Tucker, the former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
One image even featured Maxwell posing outside 10 Downing Street, the formal address of the British Prime Minister.
Although the images have sparked intrigue, being identified in the files does not suggest any wrongdoing.
Epstein and Michael Jackson posed for a photo together (Department of Justice)
Chris Tucker also appeared in the files more than once (Department of Justice)
Clinton previously addressed his acquaintance with Epstein in his 2024 memoir, Citizen: My Life After The White House, Mr Clinton wrote: “The bottom line is, even though it allowed me to visit the work of my foundation, travelling on Epstein’s plane was not worth the years of questioning afterward. I wish I had never met him.”
As well as the images of Epstein’s showbiz connections, the files also unearthed several heavily redacted files including a ‘masseuse list’, in which all 254 entries have been blacked out.
A 119 page grand jury document was also redacted in its entirety, with no context provided as to why.
Mick Jagger and Bill Clinton appeared in another image with Ghislane Maxwell (Department of Justice)
There are also handwritten notes, flight logs, and a contact book, as well as a scrapbook featuring pictures of Epstein and redacted pictures of women with the caption: ”Is my cover blown?”
Additionally, the US deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche also revealed on Friday that more than 1,200 victims and their families were identified during a review of the records, which have been redacted to protect victims.
Featured Image Credit: Department of Justice
