The United States Department of Justice has reaffirmed its determination to hold accountable all individuals connected to the trafficking and exploitation of victims associated with Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein, a wealthy American financier, was a convicted sex offender accused of sexually exploiting and trafficking numerous women and girls. He died in a New York prison cell on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, without having the opportunity for bail.
In a statement shared on X on Sunday, U.S. Attorney General Bondi Pamela emphasized the department’s commitment to pursuing charges against anyone involved in Epstein’s network. “We remain resolute in bringing charges against anyone involved in the trafficking and exploitation of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims,” she said, urging survivors to come forward with information regarding any individuals who engaged in illicit activity at their expense.
Bondi noted that the Justice Department has been actively engaging with survivors and advocacy groups and remains open to further outreach. “We have met with many victims and victims groups, and will continue to do so if more reach out,” she added. She also stressed that law enforcement is prepared to act quickly on credible leads, encouraging the public to contact her office, Deputy Attorney General Blanche, or the FBI for investigations. “We uphold the principle of equal justice in this country and are committed to ensuring it is served,” Bondi said.
This renewed statement comes as investigations into Epstein’s network continue. In November 2025, SaharaReporters reported that the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives was moving to force the release of long-sought investigative files on Epstein, creating pressure on the Justice Department and marking an unusual moment of GOP defiance against former President Donald Trump—before his sudden change of stance.
The House had gathered enough signatures to trigger a vote compelling the release of the documents. Initially, Trump had resisted further disclosure from the Justice Department’s investigation into Epstein, who was socially connected to him. However, as the House prepared to act, Trump reversed his position, posting on social media that “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide,” while dismissing claims surrounding the files as a “hoax” pushed by Democrats.
Following this development, the Justice Department has begun releasing thousands of Epstein-related documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The first batch was made public on December 19, 2025, though controversy arose when at least 16 files, including one involving Trump, went missing less than a day later.
