The U.S. is proceeding with the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious sex trafficker, following Congress's passage of a law requiring full disclosure, including the circumstances of his death in prison, amid political pressure on President Donald Trump.
On 19 Dec 2025 GMT+7, the U.S. Justice Department began gradually releasing documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a sex trafficker linked to many influential figures, including President Donald Trump, after these documents had been kept confidential for many years.
This move came after President Trump signed a law on Wednesday, 19 Nov 2025 GMT+7, under pressure from fellow Republican members, mandating the Justice Department to disclose all documents and communications related to Epstein within 30 days, including information about the investigation into his death at a federal prison.
Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed this law decisively in November, marking a political milestone after months of obstruction by Trump and Republican leaders against opening the case files.
The release of Epstein's files is being closely monitored by the public and media worldwide, as it may reveal power networks and deep connections in one of the most scandalous cases in U.S. political history.
Source: CNN