The Epstein files are court documents that were made public. These papers come from legal cases involving Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein was a wealthy financier who was convicted of serious crimes involving minors. He died in jail in 2019 before his trial could finish.
These documents stayed sealed for years. Courts kept them private during ongoing legal cases. Many people wanted to see what was inside. They thought the files might reveal important information about powerful people who knew Epstein.
The files contain depositions, emails, flight logs, and other evidence. Depositions are sworn statements people gave under oath. Flight logs show who traveled on Epstein's private jet. The papers also include...