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House lawmakers press to turn the Epstein fallout into accountability, preparing to depose Bill and Hillary Clinton about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell; despite subpoenas and a wave of documents, no charges have been filed, and investigators face limited cooperation and complex timelines as both parties seek visible prosecutions and answers from the DOJ files.
New Epstein files show federal investigators were aware of allegations for years before his 2019 arrest, including a 2011 interview and connections to the 2008 sweetheart deal, prompting renewed questions about why credible tips and victim accounts were not acted on and whether others were allowed to continue abusing victims.
LA's 2028 Olympic plans are being buffeted by a political scandal surrounding Casey Wasserman's past emails with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, sparking calls for his resignation and fueling fears of international boycotts amid anti-Trump sentiment, as LA officials and IOC balance political and financial uncertainty while pursuing contingency planning and sponsorships ahead of the Games.
Hyatt executive chair Thomas Pritzker resigns after revelations of his contact with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, apologizing and ceding the chair to Mark Hoplamazian; the move comes amid a broader wave of resignations linked to Epstein files affecting various prominent figures.
Casey Wasserman plans to sell his talent agency after past communications with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell emerged, triggering departures by artists and staff; LA28 backs him as leader of the Los Angeles Olympics, and a likely spin-off of the music division is anticipated as Mike Watts takes over day-to-day operations during the sale.
DOJ documents released with Epstein/Maxwell files reveal a 2006 call in which Donald Trump told Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter that Epstein was “disgusting” and Maxwell was “evil,” and said he had expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago. The disclosure comes as Maxwell’s lawyers push for clemency and amid ongoing investigations surrounding Epstein’s case.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan calls to resign after newly released DOJ files suggest ongoing interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, contradicting prior statements; Ghislaine Maxwell invokes the Fifth in a House deposition tied to the Epstein probe. The day also includes Venezuela energy briefings and DHS funding talks as Congress negotiates a potential shutdown.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein star in a World Without Exploitation ad calling for the full release of remaining Epstein files. The DOJ has released some records but many are redacted or withheld, with about 3 million still unreleased under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed in November 2025. The 40-second spot aired online during Super Bowl weekend due to cost, while Maxwell is set to testify before Congress; officials insist there is no hidden tranche of information despite questions about delays.
An AP review of DOJ and FBI records shows substantial evidence that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls, but little to no proof he ran a broader sex-trafficking network or that associates were criminally involved. Seized videos/photos did not show victims being abused or implicate others, and bank records revealed payments to models with no evidence of prostitution to others. Investigators considered charging close associates but lacked sufficient proof, and there was no client list. The case closed without further charges, though millions of Epstein Files documents released for review continue to be examined by multiple outlets.
A comprehensive timeline chronicles the Epstein case from the 2005 Palm Beach inquiry through Maxwell’s 2021–22 conviction and beyond, detailing federal and local probes, the secret non-prosecution deal, the ongoing push to open millions of government documents to the public, and the political and legal debate around releasing the Epstein files.
Newly released Epstein documents suggest other powerful men may have been involved in his sex abuse operations, including allegations that Epstein provided victims to associates such as Harvey Weinstein, Leon Black, and Jean-Luc Brunel. The disclosures show FBI and prosecutors acknowledging possible third-party participation while also noting that some claims are inconsistent and that no charges have been brought against these individuals; victims’ lawyers say the files point to a broader trafficking network and ongoing questions about how thoroughly authorities investigated these connections.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation condemn the release of about 3 million government files as incomplete and harmful, saying the dump exposes victims’ identities while shielding powerful enablers and calling for accountability for alleged clients. Attorneys note redaction errors and missteps by the DOJ, and lawmakers pressure for unredacted records and proper congressional oversight as the investigation’s fallout continues. Epstein died in 2019, and figures connected to the case, including notable names referenced in the files, remain under scrutiny.
Casey Wasserman, head of the LA 2028 Olympic bid, says he deeply regrets 2003 email exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell that surfaced in newly released Epstein-related files; he stresses he had no personal or business ties to Epstein and notes a 2002 Clinton Foundation humanitarian trip on Epstein's plane. Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking and is serving 20 years; Epstein died by suicide in 2019. The emails were released under a law mandating disclosure of files on Epstein and Maxwell.
The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages, plus thousands of videos and images, from its Epstein investigation under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, including material about Steve Tisch, Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, Prince Andrew, and Maxwell, as well as staff manuals and a draft 2007 indictment; prosecutors say the release is incomplete due to redactions to protect victims, while survivors and lawmakers push for unredacted, fuller disclosure.
The DOJ released another tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files, drawing criticism from victims’ advocates who say redactions were insufficient and privacy was violated; the release includes Maxwell-related materials and 302 interview forms, with some items withheld due to ongoing investigations, while Congress can review unredacted versions.