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The Epstein Files · The timeline · Updated Nov. 8, 2026
The Jeffrey Epstein case, 2005 to today: the timeline
86 dated entries from the Palm Beach police report to this week's court fights over the files, every one linked to its source.
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Exhibit A
The timeline
86 dated entries, from the first police report in Palm Beach to this week. Every entry links to its source.
The Florida case2005-2015
A Palm Beach police investigation, a secret federal deal that left victims in the dark, and a 13-month jail term served largely on work release.
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Palm Beach police open investigation into Epstein
Palm Beach police begin investigating Jeffrey Epstein after a family reports that their 14-year-old daughter was molested at his mansion. Police later say several underage girls told them Epstein paid them for massages that turned sexual.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), NPR
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State grand jury indicts Epstein on a single prostitution count
After police sought more serious charges, a Palm Beach County grand jury indicts Epstein on one count of felony solicitation of prostitution, and he is arrested. Police leaders accuse the local state attorney of giving him special treatment, and the FBI opens its own investigation.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), NPR
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Federal prosecutors sign secret non-prosecution agreement with Epstein
The U.S. attorney's office in Miami, led by Alexander Acosta, signs a non-prosecution agreement: Epstein avoids federal charges if he pleads guilty to state charges. Victims are not told about the deal, which a federal judge later finds violated their rights.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Professional Responsibility, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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Epstein pleads guilty to Florida charges, gets 18 months
Epstein pleads guilty in Florida state court to soliciting prostitution and procuring a minor for prostitution. He is sentenced to 18 months, serves about 13 largely on work release, and must register as a sex offender. He is released in July 2009.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Professional Responsibility, NBC News, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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Virginia Giuffre sues Ghislaine Maxwell for defamation
Virginia Giuffre, who has said publicly that Epstein and Maxwell abused her as a teenager, sues Maxwell for defamation after Maxwell called her a liar. The case settles in 2017 without admission of wrongdoing; its sealed records are later unsealed in stages.
Exposed and charged2018-2021
A newspaper investigation reopened the case. Federal charges, a death in jail, and Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction followed.
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Miami Herald's 'Perversion of Justice' revisits the secret plea deal
Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown publishes an investigation into how the 2008 deal was reached, including Acosta's role, drawing on women who say Epstein abused them as girls. The series revives public and official interest; FBI and Manhattan prosecutors open a new investigation that December.
Source: Miami Herald, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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Judge rules prosecutors broke victims' rights law with Epstein deal
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Marra rules that federal prosecutors violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act by keeping the non-prosecution agreement from victims. He later declines to void the deal, and a federal appeals court eventually rules the victims' suit could not proceed.
Source: NBC News, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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Epstein arrested on federal sex trafficking charges
Epstein is arrested after landing at a New Jersey airport. On July 8, Manhattan federal prosecutors unseal an indictment charging him with sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy, alleging abuse from 2002 to 2005 in New York and Florida. He pleads not guilty and is denied bail.
Source: U.S. Attorney's Office, SDNY, NPR
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Labor Secretary Acosta resigns over the 2008 Epstein deal
Alexander Acosta, the former Miami U.S. attorney who approved the 2008 agreement, announces his resignation as labor secretary, calling the controversy a distraction. A later Justice Department review finds he used 'poor judgment' but did not commit professional misconduct.
Source: NPR, PBS NewsHour
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Epstein found dead in his Manhattan jail cell
Epstein is found unresponsive in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center while awaiting trial. On Aug. 16 the New York City medical examiner rules the death a suicide by hanging. His lawyers and a pathologist hired by his brother dispute the finding; the charges are dismissed.
Source: NPR, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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FBI arrests Ghislaine Maxwell in New Hampshire
The FBI arrests Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's longtime companion, at a rural New Hampshire property. Manhattan prosecutors charge her with helping recruit and groom underage girls for Epstein in the 1990s, plus perjury. She denies the charges and is denied bail.
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Justice Department review faults Acosta's 'poor judgment'
The Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility concludes Acosta exercised 'poor judgment' in resolving the Florida case through a non-prosecution agreement and in how victims were treated, but finds no professional misconduct.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Professional Responsibility, CBS News
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Jury convicts Ghislaine Maxwell of sex trafficking
A federal jury in Manhattan convicts Maxwell on five of six counts, including sex trafficking of a minor, for helping Epstein recruit and abuse girls. Several women, including Annie Farmer, testified. She remains the only person convicted in the federal Epstein cases.
Settlements and unsealing2022-2026
Civil settlements, a watchdog report on the jail, court records unsealed, and the end of Maxwell's appeals.
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Prince Andrew settles Virginia Giuffre's civil lawsuit
Prince Andrew settles the lawsuit in which Virginia Giuffre accused him of sexually abusing her when she was 17. Terms are not disclosed; he admits no wrongdoing, says he regrets his association with Epstein, and agrees to donate to her charity. He has always denied her allegations.
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Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
Judge Alison Nathan sentences Maxwell to 240 months in prison, five years of supervised release and a $750,000 fine. Federal appeals courts later uphold the conviction.
Source: U.S. Attorney's Office, SDNY
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Watchdog finds 'numerous and serious failures' by jail staff
The Justice Department inspector general finds negligence, misconduct and job failures at the Manhattan jail let Epstein take his own life, including leaving him without a cellmate and skipped checks. It finds no evidence contradicting the FBI's conclusion that no crime caused his death.
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JPMorgan pays $75 million to settle Virgin Islands suit
JPMorgan agrees to pay $75 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to settle claims that it enabled Epstein's sex trafficking, with most of the money going to charities and victim services. The bank does not admit liability.
Source: NPR, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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Judge unseals Giuffre v. Maxwell records naming Epstein associates
Under an order by Judge Loretta Preska, records from the 2015 defamation case are unsealed, mentioning many prominent people. NPR notes that appearing in the documents does not imply wrongdoing; those named have denied any. The records add little new information.
Source: NPR
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Virginia Giuffre dies at 41
Virginia Giuffre, the most prominent Epstein accuser and a longtime advocate for survivors, dies by suicide at her home in Australia, her family says.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), PBS NewsHour (AP)
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Supreme Court refuses to hear Maxwell's appeal
The Supreme Court declines Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction, which argued Epstein's 2007 Florida deal should have shielded her. Her conviction and sentence stand, barring clemency. Trump says he would 'take a look' at a pardon question.
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Giuffre's posthumous memoir 'Nobody's Girl' is published
Knopf publishes Virginia Giuffre's memoir, completed before her death, repeating her accounts of abuse by Epstein, Maxwell and others. The publisher says it was fact-checked and legally vetted; men she accuses, including Andrew, deny her claims.
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Judge rejects Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction
Judge Paul Engelmayer denies Maxwell's habeas petition as 'demonstrably meritless,' saying it rests on 'speculation, distortions, and/or outright falsehoods.' With appeals exhausted, clemency is her remaining avenue.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP)
The fight over the files2025
A promised release, then a memo saying there was nothing more to show, and a bipartisan push in Congress that forced a vote.
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Bondi hands influencers 'Epstein Files: Phase 1' binders
Days after saying on Fox News that a client list was 'sitting on my desk,' Attorney General Pam Bondi gives conservative influencers binders labeled 'The Epstein Files: Phase 1' at the White House. The material is largely already public, such as flight logs and a redacted address book.
Source: CBS News, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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DOJ-FBI memo: no 'client list,' no further releases
An unsigned two-page Justice Department and FBI memo says a review found no incriminating 'client list,' no evidence Epstein blackmailed prominent people, and confirms his death was suicide. It says no more files will be released. Jail video released with it has a missing minute, prompting further questions.
Source: NPR, PBS NewsHour (AP), CBS News
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DOJ fires Maurene Comey, a prosecutor on the Epstein and Maxwell cases
The Justice Department fires Manhattan federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, by a memo citing Article II and giving no reason. She had worked on the Epstein and Maxwell prosecutions. She sues in September 2025.
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Wall Street Journal reports Trump-signed letter in Epstein birthday album
The Wall Street Journal reports that a 2003 album compiled for Epstein's 50th birthday contains a suggestive letter bearing Trump's name, framed by a sketch of a woman. Trump denies writing it and calls the story fake.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), NBC News
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Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Murdoch for $10 billion
Trump files a defamation suit in federal court in Florida against Dow Jones, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch and two Journal reporters, seeking at least $10 billion. Dow Jones says it stands by the reporting's rigor and accuracy.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), CBS News
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Deputy AG Blanche interviews Maxwell in Tallahassee
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former defense lawyer, questions Maxwell over two days with limited immunity. She says she never saw Trump act inappropriately. On Aug. 1 she is moved to a minimum-security prison camp in Bryan, Texas. Giuffre's family calls the interview a platform to 'rewrite history.'
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), NBC News
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House Oversight subpoenas Clintons, ex-attorneys general and DOJ
The House Oversight Committee subpoenas Bill and Hillary Clinton, six former attorneys general and two former FBI directors for depositions, and orders the Justice Department to turn over its Epstein files.
Source: NBC News, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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DOJ releases Maxwell interview transcripts and audio
The Justice Department publishes hundreds of pages of transcripts and audio of Blanche's interviews with Maxwell, in which she denies seeing wrongdoing by Trump or other prominent men and says she does not believe Epstein died by suicide.
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Survivors join Massie and Khanna at Capitol to demand release
Epstein survivors, some speaking publicly for the first time, rally at the Capitol with Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, whose discharge petition aims to force a House vote on releasing the files. Speaker Mike Johnson calls the bill 'inartfully drafted.'
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House panel releases Epstein 'birthday book' with Trump-signed note
The Oversight Committee releases records from Epstein's estate, including the 2003 birthday album with the note bearing Trump's name that the Journal described. The White House says Trump did not write or sign it; Trump says 'it's not my signature.'
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Oversight Democrats release Epstein emails mentioning Trump
Committee Democrats release estate emails, including a 2019 message in which Epstein wrote that Trump 'knew about the girls,' without explanation. Republicans release about 20,000 more pages and accuse Democrats of cherry-picking. The White House calls it a 'fake narrative.' Epstein's claims are unverified.
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Discharge petition hits 218 as Grijalva is sworn in
Rep. Adelita Grijalva, sworn in after a seven-week delay, provides the 218th signature on the Massie-Khanna discharge petition, guaranteeing a House vote. Four Republicans signed: Massie, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace.
Source: The Hill, The Washington Post
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At Trump's urging, DOJ opens probe of Epstein's ties to Democrats
Trump asks the Justice Department to investigate Epstein's ties to Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman and JPMorgan; Bondi assigns Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. All three men deny wrongdoing and none has been accused of a crime. The probe's status remains unclear.
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Congress passes Epstein Files Transparency Act; House vote 427-1
Days after Trump drops his opposition, the House passes the Epstein Files Transparency Act 427-1, with Rep. Clay Higgins the lone no. The Senate passes it the same day by unanimous consent. It orders DOJ to publish its unclassified Epstein files within 30 days.
Source: NPR, Congress.gov
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Trump signs the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Trump signs the bill, which becomes Public Law 119-38 and sets a Dec. 19 deadline. It allows redactions to protect victims and active investigations but bars withholding records for embarrassment or political sensitivity.
Source: Congress.gov, CBS News
The release and the court fightDec. 2025-today
The law's deadline, millions of pages, black boxes, survivors' names exposed by mistake, and judges pressing the Justice Department for the rest.
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Judges let DOJ unseal Epstein and Maxwell grand jury records
Citing the new law, federal judges in Florida (Rodney Smith) and Manhattan (Paul Engelmayer and Richard Berman) reverse earlier refusals and allow grand jury transcripts and investigative records to be released, with victims' identities redacted.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), CBS News
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DOJ's first release under the law draws bipartisan fire
On the deadline, DOJ posts a first batch to its online 'Epstein Library,' including photos and records. CBS News finds more than 500 pages fully blacked out, and some files briefly disappear. Massie and Khanna say the partial release flouts the law and float contempt for Bondi.
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New batch includes prosecutor email on Trump flights
DOJ releases nearly 30,000 more pages, warning some contain 'untrue and sensationalist claims' about Trump. One 2020 prosecutor email says Trump flew on Epstein's jet more often than previously reported; logs show mostly domestic trips. Trump has denied any wrongdoing.
Source: NPR, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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DOJ releases about 3 million pages, says it has complied
Six weeks past the deadline, DOJ posts more than 3 million pages, about 180,000 images and 2,000 videos. Blanche says the department collected roughly 6 million pages and that the release meets the law; critics say about half is still withheld. Blanche says, 'We did not protect President Trump.'
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Survivors' identities exposed in released files
Survivors' lawyers say the January release exposed some victims' names and images, and DOJ pulls material for re-review. A Wall Street Journal review later finds at least 43 victims' personal information exposed. Blanche later tells senators, 'I am sorry that in about 1% of the documents mistakes were made.'
Source: Minnesota Attorney General's Office, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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Bondi clashes with House Judiciary over Epstein files
At a House Judiciary oversight hearing, Bondi declines Democrats' calls to apologize to survivors. Massie calls the releases a 'massive failure' and asks who exposed victims' names; Bondi accuses him of 'Trump derangement syndrome.'
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP)
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DOJ sends Congress list of about 300 'politically exposed' names
As the law requires, DOJ sends Congress a report listing roughly 300 officials and public figures mentioned in the files. It includes long-dead celebrities found only in news clippings, and DOJ says many names appear in contexts unrelated to Epstein's crimes. Khanna says it 'muddies the waters.'
Source: NPR
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House Oversight votes to subpoena Bondi
The House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions about DOJ's handling of the Epstein files; Chairman James Comer issues the subpoena March 17.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), CNN
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DOJ posts withheld FBI records on an allegation against Trump
After NPR reported that more than 50 pages tied to a woman's decades-old allegation against Trump were missing, DOJ posts additional FBI interview summaries, saying 15 documents were 'incorrectly coded as duplicative.' The allegation is unverified; the White House calls such accusations 'completely baseless.'
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Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi; Blanche becomes acting AG
Trump removes Bondi and names Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche acting attorney general. NPR reports simmering frustration over her handling of the Epstein files; Blanche says only Trump knows why she was fired.
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Judge dismisses Trump's suit against the Wall Street Journal
U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles dismisses Trump's defamation suit without prejudice, finding it did not adequately allege actual malice; he does not rule on whether Trump wrote the letter. Trump files an amended $10 billion complaint May 27, which is pending.
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DOJ inspector general opens audit of Epstein files compliance
The Justice Department's inspector general announces a review of how DOJ identified, redacted, withheld and released records under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, after bipartisan requests from lawmakers. A public report is promised when the review is done.
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Bondi admits 'redaction errors,' says Blanche ran the release
In a closed-door Oversight interview, Bondi acknowledges 'there were redaction errors' and says she delegated the process to Blanche; a transcript released June 4 quotes her saying he was in charge. She declines to discuss conversations with Trump and rejects claims she blamed Blanche.
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Judge orders DOJ to unredact files or explain why
In journalist Katie Phang's lawsuit, U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan finds DOJ's redactions likely violate the law and orders it to release unredacted versions of disputed records, including FBI interview notes, or justify withholding them by July 2, and to publish a redaction log. DOJ says it will appeal.
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Massie and Khanna introduce Epstein Files Transparency Act II
Massie and Khanna introduce a follow-up bill (H.R. 9694) that would let state attorneys general, local prosecutors and victims sue the attorney general over unlawful withholding or redaction, and give victims certain unredacted records on request.
Source: Axios, Rep. Ro Khanna (reposting Axios)
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Blanche faces Epstein questions at confirmation hearing
At his Senate Judiciary hearing for attorney general, Blanche denies discussing a pardon with Maxwell or her lawyers, apologizes for redaction mistakes, and pledges to prosecute anyone the files show can be charged. Sen. Thom Tillis conditions his vote on Blanche meeting survivors, which he does the next day.
Source: NPR, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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Senate unanimously opposes any pardon for Maxwell
The Senate passes Sen. Jacky Rosen's nonbinding resolution (S.Res. 608) by unanimous consent, stating Maxwell should not receive a pardon or any clemency. Trump has said he is allowed to pardon her but has not committed either way.
Source: Bloomberg Law
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general, 50-49
The Senate narrowly confirms Blanche, who oversaw the Epstein releases and interviewed Maxwell, in an overnight vote; Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski join all Democrats in opposition.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), NBC News
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Judge warns DOJ lawyers at Epstein files hearing
After DOJ told the court in July it had already complied and would release nothing more, Sullivan presses government lawyers on why handwritten FBI interview notes were never released, says 'the public has a right to know,' and notes he has held lawyers in contempt before.
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DOJ files 'protective' appeal of order to unredact files
DOJ files a notice of appeal of Sullivan's June order in the Phang case, calling it a 'protective' notice because it is unsure the order can be appealed. A DOJ spokesperson says the department 'has not conceded anything.'
Source: The Hill
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Judge sets deadline for Blanche, warns of possible contempt
Sullivan orders DOJ to produce handwritten FBI interview notes and foreign-language materials by Sept. 24 or explain why, calling a contempt finding 'premature' for now but not ruling it out. DOJ says it has produced all responsive documents and is appealing.
Source: The Hill
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Massie and Khanna say they have votes to force EFTA II
Having opened a discharge petition Sept. 1, Massie and Khanna say they have commitments for the 218 signatures needed, including Republicans Ralph Norman, Nancy Mace and Brian Fitzpatrick. The House is in recess until after the midterms, so no vote has been held.
Source: Axios, Spectrum News
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17 state attorneys general urge passage of Epstein law sequel
A coalition of 17 state attorneys general backs the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, which would let states and survivors sue to enforce the 2025 law. They say DOJ still has not met its obligations nearly a year after the Dec. 19, 2025 deadline.
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Raskin presses DOJ on refusing help to state, foreign probes
Rep. Jamie Raskin asks Attorney General Blanche for records on foreign legal-assistance requests and on DOJ decisions to deny help to state and local investigators pursuing possible Epstein co-conspirators. DOJ says the request is under review.
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Judge rules DOJ unlawfully fired Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey
U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman rules the July 2025 firing violated the separation of powers and civil service law, rejecting a claim of unlimited presidential removal power. He reinstates her retroactively with back pay to Dec. 20, 2025, when she took another job. DOJ says it will appeal.
The fallout2025-today
Resignations, depositions, arrests abroad and investigations of the people around Epstein. Arrests are not charges; we note every denial.
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UK fires ambassador Peter Mandelson over Epstein emails
Prime Minister Keir Starmer withdraws Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington after published emails show his relationship with Epstein was deeper than previously known, including support after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Mandelson says he deeply regrets the association.
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King Charles strips Andrew of 'prince' title and Royal Lodge
Two weeks after Andrew gave up his Duke of York title, Buckingham Palace says he will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and must leave Royal Lodge. The palace says the steps are needed even though he continues to deny the allegations.
Source: NPR, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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Mandelson quits Lords; London police open criminal investigation
After the January files show further contacts with Epstein, Mandelson quits the Labour Party and announces he will leave the House of Lords. The Metropolitan Police open an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office over claims he passed confidential government information to Epstein. He denies criminal wrongdoing.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), NBC News
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Maxwell pleads the Fifth, seeks clemency from Trump
Testifying remotely to the House Oversight Committee, Maxwell invokes the Fifth Amendment. Her lawyer says she would speak fully, and could clear Trump and Clinton, if granted clemency. The same day lawmakers begin reviewing unredacted files at DOJ.
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Goldman Sachs top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler resigns
Kathryn Ruemmler, Goldman's general counsel and a former Obama White House counsel, says she will step down after released emails show years of friendly contact with Epstein. Her spokesperson says the relationship was professional.
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Norway charges ex-prime minister Jagland over Epstein ties
Norwegian economic-crime police charge former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland with gross corruption, examining whether he received gifts, travel or loans tied to his positions. Released emails show visits to Epstein properties. He denies the charges.
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Les Wexner tells House panel he was 'conned' by Epstein
Billionaire Les Wexner, Epstein's longtime client and benefactor, testifies under subpoena from his Ohio home. He says he knew nothing of Epstein's crimes, cut ties nearly 20 years ago and did 'nothing wrong.' His lawyers say prosecutors told them in 2019 he was not a target.
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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct
Thames Valley Police arrest the former prince on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, over allegations he shared confidential trade-envoy material with Epstein. He is questioned for about 11 hours and released under investigation, not charged. He denies wrongdoing.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), NPR
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Peter Mandelson arrested in Epstein-linked misconduct probe
London police arrest Mandelson on suspicion of misconduct in public office and release him on bail. His lawyers call the arrest prompted by a 'baseless' claim that he planned to leave the country. He denies wrongdoing and has not been charged.
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Larry Summers to leave Harvard amid Epstein review
Harvard says former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will retire from teaching at the end of the academic year as it reviews Epstein documents. He had stepped back from public roles and the OpenAI board in November. No survivor has accused him of wrongdoing.
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Bill and Hillary Clinton deposed in Chappaqua
Hillary Clinton (Feb. 26) and Bill Clinton (Feb. 27) give closed-door depositions. He says, 'I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong,' and denies visiting Epstein's island; she says she does not recall meeting Epstein. The committee releases the videos March 2.
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Epstein's accountant Richard Kahn questioned by House panel
Richard Kahn, Epstein's longtime accountant and an executor of his estate, answers Oversight Committee questions about Epstein's finances. He and co-executor Darren Indyke, Epstein's lawyer, tell the panel they did not know about the abuse and were never interviewed by federal investigators.
Source: PBS NewsHour (AP), NBC News
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick questioned about Epstein contacts
Howard Lutnick, Epstein's former Manhattan neighbor, tells the Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview that his contacts were 'meaningless and inconsequential,' including a 2012 family lunch on Epstein's island that contradicted his earlier claim of cutting ties in 2005. He has not been accused of wrongdoing.
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Massie loses GOP primary to Trump-backed challenger
Rep. Thomas Massie, co-author of the Epstein law, loses Kentucky's 4th District Republican primary to Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein in the most expensive House primary on record. Trump targeted Massie over breaks including the Epstein files.
Source: NPR, PBS NewsHour (AP)
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Bill Gates tells Congress meeting Epstein was a 'grave error'
In a nearly six-hour transcribed interview, Bill Gates says he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes, calls their meetings a 'grave error in judgment,' and says Epstein may have contemplated pressuring him with personal information. He has not been accused of any crime.
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Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister
Starmer says he will step down as Labour leader under party pressure. Coverage lists the Mandelson appointment, and questions over his vetting, among several factors alongside falling support and a leadership challenge.
Source: NBC News
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Manhattan prosecutors reportedly investigating Epstein's lawyer and accountant
The Wall Street Journal, followed by NBC News citing a law enforcement official, reports that SDNY prosecutors are interviewing witnesses and seeking documents about Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn. DOJ does not comment; both men deny wrongdoing and no charges have been filed.
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Warrants used to search Andrew's homes quashed in UK court
At a High Court hearing on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's challenge, police accept that the warrants used to search his homes were unlawful because the wrong legislation was used. The judge says the misconduct investigation continues; police seek to keep the seized material. He has not been charged.
Source: ABC News (Australia), NPR
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New Mexico sues Epstein's lawyer and accountant
Attorney General Raul Torrez files a civil suit accusing estate co-executors Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn of helping conceal abuse at Epstein's Zorro Ranch and seeks to block their estate payouts. Their attorney rejects the claims; neither man has been criminally charged.
Source: NBC News (AP), New Mexico Department of Justice, CNN
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House Judiciary Democrats call for Epstein special counsel
Judiciary Committee Democrats release a 50-page staff report accusing DOJ of covering up Trump's ties to Epstein and calling for an independent special counsel. It compiles allegations by women, most previously public; none has been proven in court. The White House calls the allegations false; DOJ calls it a 'last-ditch effort' to mislead.
Still open
What we still don't know
- Will the D.C. Circuit uphold Judge Sullivan's orders in Phang v. Blanche, and will DOJ release the handwritten FBI notes and remaining unredacted records? (The Hill)
- What is in the roughly 3 million collected pages DOJ has not released, and will it release more? (NBC News)
- Will the House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II when it returns after the Nov. 3 election? (Axios)
- Will SDNY's reported investigation of Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn lead to charges? (None filed; both deny wrongdoing.) (NBC News)
- Will UK prosecutors charge Andrew Mountbatten Windsor or Peter Mandelson? Both were arrested in February 2026, neither has been charged, and both deny wrongdoing. (ABC News (Australia), NBC News)
- Will Trump grant Maxwell clemency? He has not ruled it out; the Senate unanimously urged against it. (Bloomberg Law)
- When will the DOJ inspector general publish its audit of compliance with the Epstein law? (CBS News)
- Will DOJ win its appeal of the Maurene Comey ruling? Judge Furman has not yet ruled on her First Amendment claim. (NPR)
- What became of the investigation of Epstein's ties to Clinton, Summers and Hoffman that Bondi assigned to Jay Clayton in November 2025? (NBC News)
- Will a judge let Trump's amended $10 billion suit against the Wall Street Journal proceed? (CNN)
- Will Chairman Comer issue the Oversight Committee's final Epstein report, and will it include criminal referrals as he has suggested? (CNN)
- If Democrats win a chamber on Nov. 3, they say they will use subpoena power to investigate DOJ's handling of the files. (NBC News, Bloomberg)
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