The Epstein Files: What We Know, What We Don’t, and Why It Still Matters
The Epstein Files: What We Know, What We Don’t, and Why It Still Matters The release of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein—often called “the Epstein files” —has opened a disturbing window into one of the darkest criminal scandals of modern times. These papers did not just expose Epstein’s crimes. They exposed how power, money, and silence protected a predator for decades . Even today, many questions remain unanswered. This is what we have learned so far—and why the story is far from over. What Are the Epstein Files? The term “Epstein files” refers to thousands of pages of legal documents made public through court orders. Most of them come from civil lawsuits , not criminal trials. The most important release came from a 2015 defamation case filed by survivor Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell , Epstein’s closest associate. These documents include: Depositions Witness testimonies Flight logs of Epstein’s private jet Emails and records from Epstein’s ...