House Democrats have released nearly 70 previously unseen photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, offering new visual insight into the convicted sex trafficker’s private world.The images were published by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee without commentary or explanation, just one day before the U.S. Justice Department is required to release all unclassified Epstein investigative records under the newly enacted Epstein Transparency Act.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThe photos show Epstein at parties, in hotel settings, and inside lavish homes and offices. Some include powerful and well-known men who have previously been photographed with Epstein, including filmmaker Woody Allen and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.Two images show Gates standing with Epstein alongside a young woman whose face is redacted. The setting appears to be a hotel lobby. There is no allegation of criminal wrongdoing tied to Gates or any of the men pictured.Other photos depict Epstein surrounded by young women in intimate-looking social settings. In one image, Epstein is seated while three women are positioned around him, including one crouched near his feet and another touching his neck.Among the materials released is a screenshot of what appears to be a text message conversation discussing the recruitment of an 18-year-old woman to meet Epstein. The message reads, “I will send u girls now. Maybe someone will be good for J?”The collection also includes images of passports and visas belonging to women from Russia, Lithuania and Ukraine.Several photos show a woman’s body with handwritten quotes from the novel “Lolita,” a 1955 book centered on a middle-aged man’s obsession with a 12-year-old girl. Epstein’s private jet was infamously nicknamed the “Lolita Express.”Other images show unidentified men at dinner parties and gatherings, sometimes with a young woman visible in the background, her face redacted.One photo shows Republican political operative Steve Bannon seated across from Epstein in what appears to be an ornate library setting. There is no allegation of criminal conduct connected to Bannon.Also included is a 2008 inmate request form from the Palm Beach County Jail, apparently written by Epstein while he was incarcerated there. In the handwritten note, Epstein refers to the recipient as “the love of my life” and references learning to drive, obtaining a GED, and traveling to Paris and Dubai.The House Oversight Committee did not provide context for where the photos were taken, who took them, or when they were captured.While the images themselves do not allege criminal activity by the individuals shown, they add to a growing public record documenting Epstein’s social circle, behavior and environment.All remaining unclassified investigative records related to Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and associated individuals are mandated to be released imminently. Investigative reporter Terri Parker is preparing to review those files as soon as they become available.Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
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House Democrats have released nearly 70 previously unseen photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, offering new visual insight into the convicted sex trafficker’s private world.
The images were published by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee without commentary or explanation, just one day before the U.S. Justice Department is required to release all unclassified Epstein investigative records under the newly enacted Epstein Transparency Act.
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The photos show Epstein at parties, in hotel settings, and inside lavish homes and offices. Some include powerful and well-known men who have previously been photographed with Epstein, including filmmaker Woody Allen and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
Two images show Gates standing with Epstein alongside a young woman whose face is redacted. The setting appears to be a hotel lobby. There is no allegation of criminal wrongdoing tied to Gates or any of the men pictured.
Other photos depict Epstein surrounded by young women in intimate-looking social settings. In one image, Epstein is seated while three women are positioned around him, including one crouched near his feet and another touching his neck.
Among the materials released is a screenshot of what appears to be a text message conversation discussing the recruitment of an 18-year-old woman to meet Epstein. The message reads, “I will send u girls now. Maybe someone will be good for J?”
The collection also includes images of passports and visas belonging to women from Russia, Lithuania and Ukraine.
Several photos show a woman’s body with handwritten quotes from the novel “Lolita,” a 1955 book centered on a middle-aged man’s obsession with a 12-year-old girl. Epstein’s private jet was infamously nicknamed the “Lolita Express.”
Other images show unidentified men at dinner parties and gatherings, sometimes with a young woman visible in the background, her face redacted.
One photo shows Republican political operative Steve Bannon seated across from Epstein in what appears to be an ornate library setting. There is no allegation of criminal conduct connected to Bannon.
Also included is a 2008 inmate request form from the Palm Beach County Jail, apparently written by Epstein while he was incarcerated there. In the handwritten note, Epstein refers to the recipient as “the love of my life” and references learning to drive, obtaining a GED, and traveling to Paris and Dubai.
The House Oversight Committee did not provide context for where the photos were taken, who took them, or when they were captured.
While the images themselves do not allege criminal activity by the individuals shown, they add to a growing public record documenting Epstein’s social circle, behavior and environment.
All remaining unclassified investigative records related to Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and associated individuals are mandated to be released imminently. Investigative reporter Terri Parker is preparing to review those files as soon as they become available.
Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.