Democratic US lawmakers have released two new batches of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, revealing details of the convicted paedophile's home and ties to the rich and powerful. US President Donald Trump, former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon are among the high-profile figures featured in the photos. The images, many of which have been seen before, do not imply wrongdoing.
The nearly 100 photos released by members of the House Oversight Committee on Friday are some of more than 95,000 images obtained via subpoena, the Democrats said. The justice department is separately approaching a deadline next week to publish all Epstein-related documents.
In the first batch of photos released on Friday by lawmakers, Epstein is seen with multiple high-profile figures, none of whom have yet commented. Many of them have previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Trump appeared in three of the images released on Friday. One image showed him standing next to a woman whose face has been redacted.
Another showed Trump standing next to Epstein while talking to model Ingrid Seynhaeve at a 1997 Victoria's Secret party in New York – an image that was already publicly available. A third photo showed Trump smiling with several women, whose faces have also been redacted, flanked on either side of him. An additional photo showed an illustrated likeness of the president on red packets next to a sign that reads: 'Trump Condom'.
The White House called the release a 'Democrat hoax' against Trump. Trump had for months argued the Epstein saga was a distraction orchestrated by his critics.
Friday's files also include private images of Epstein, including one of him in a bathtub and another that appears to show sexual toys. They also show him with several other prominent people including former President Bill Clinton and tech billionaire Bill Gates.
In one photo featuring Clinton, he stands next to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 for her role in facilitating Epstein's abuse. Clinton has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is also seen in some of the images, engaging with Epstein at a desk and alongside various other notable figures.
Republicans accused Democrats of targeting the photos to create a false narrative about President Trump, while Democrats emphasize the need for transparency in the ongoing investigations. There are growing demands for the Department of Justice to release all documents related to Epstein by the December 19 deadline. The release of photographs underscores the unresolved questions about Epstein's connections with elite figures and the need for greater accountability.
The nearly 100 photos released by members of the House Oversight Committee on Friday are some of more than 95,000 images obtained via subpoena, the Democrats said. The justice department is separately approaching a deadline next week to publish all Epstein-related documents.
In the first batch of photos released on Friday by lawmakers, Epstein is seen with multiple high-profile figures, none of whom have yet commented. Many of them have previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Trump appeared in three of the images released on Friday. One image showed him standing next to a woman whose face has been redacted.
Another showed Trump standing next to Epstein while talking to model Ingrid Seynhaeve at a 1997 Victoria's Secret party in New York – an image that was already publicly available. A third photo showed Trump smiling with several women, whose faces have also been redacted, flanked on either side of him. An additional photo showed an illustrated likeness of the president on red packets next to a sign that reads: 'Trump Condom'.
The White House called the release a 'Democrat hoax' against Trump. Trump had for months argued the Epstein saga was a distraction orchestrated by his critics.
Friday's files also include private images of Epstein, including one of him in a bathtub and another that appears to show sexual toys. They also show him with several other prominent people including former President Bill Clinton and tech billionaire Bill Gates.
In one photo featuring Clinton, he stands next to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 for her role in facilitating Epstein's abuse. Clinton has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is also seen in some of the images, engaging with Epstein at a desk and alongside various other notable figures.
Republicans accused Democrats of targeting the photos to create a false narrative about President Trump, while Democrats emphasize the need for transparency in the ongoing investigations. There are growing demands for the Department of Justice to release all documents related to Epstein by the December 19 deadline. The release of photographs underscores the unresolved questions about Epstein's connections with elite figures and the need for greater accountability.
