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Edward Helmore in New York

Epstein estate records release could shine light on sex trafficker’s connections – or show nothing at all

A crowd gathers with signs demanding the release of the Epstein files.
Demonstrators rally during a news conference with victims of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein outside the US Capitol on 3 September 2025. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

The release of records from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate to US lawmakers this week, as well as potentially suspicious transaction reports, could offer a roadmap to where the scandal swirling around the late convicted sex trafficker goes next.

Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed full transparency around Epstein and his links to a wide circle of powerful, rich and famous associates. But instead, the administration has been accused of foot-dragging and a cover-up, and has faced intense scrutiny over the extent of Trump’s own social contact with Epstein.

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