Newly released images of Epstein's island emerge

Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee have made public a set of previously unreleased photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's notorious island in the US Virgin Islands. The materials reveal multiple bedrooms, a room adorned with masks on the walls, and a phone with names marked on speed-dial buttons.

Committee leader Robert Garcia described the release as providing a "disturbing glimpse" into Epstein's operations and emphasized that the intention is to promote "public transparency".

The disclosure follows a bill signed on 19 November by President Donald Trump, mandating the release of government documents related to Epstein, marking a key development in a lengthy battle over access to the records. Survivors have long accused Epstein of trafficking and abuse on Little St. James Island.

The images also depict a dental chair and a room with a whiteboard displaying words such as "truth," "deception," and "political," some of which have been redacted. The committee explained that the images and videos originated from an 18 November request to the US Virgin Islands attorney general concerning investigations into Epstein and his jailed associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.

Garcia stated, "These images provide a chilling look into Jeffrey Epstein's world. We are releasing them to ensure transparency in our investigation and to help reconstruct the full scope of his crimes. We will continue our efforts until the complete truth is revealed."

Additionally, the committee has obtained records from JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank, which they plan to make public soon.

Little St. James was one of Epsteins two Virgin Islands properties. In 2022, the territorys attorney general settled for over $105 million after allegations emerged that dozens of women and children were trafficked, assaulted, and abused on Epstein's islands.

While the images do not provide significant new details about the criminal case, they offer a rare view of Epstein's crime scenes and lavish lifestyle. The release occurs amid continued pressure on the Trump administration to make a broader set of justice department documents publicly accessible. Garcia urged that all records be released without further delay.

The bill requires the department to make documents available in a searchable and downloadable format by 19 December, though exemptions exist for materials that could interfere with ongoing federal investigations or prosecutions. Attorney General Pam Bondi is also authorized to redact sensitive personal information, including victim names and medical files.

Author: Sophia Brooks