New Photos From Epstein’s Island Released by House Democrats
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new set of photographs and videos documenting the interior and grounds of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, Little St. James, providing the public with a closer look at one of the central locations in the late financier’s sex-trafficking network. The images, collected during a 2020 investigation in the U.S. Virgin Islands, depict bedrooms, personal items, and several unusual rooms that investigators believe may shed further light on Epstein’s activities.
The release comes as lawmakers continue pressing the Justice Department to comply with a recent congressional mandate requiring the publication of thousands of pages of government files tied to previous criminal investigations.
Photos Reveal Bedrooms, Masks, and a Dentist’s Chair
The newly disclosed images show several empty bedrooms inside Epstein’s home, a room containing masks mounted on the walls, and a phone with several names written on the speed-dial buttons. One photo shows a dental chair, while another reveals a black chalkboard bearing partially redacted words such as “truth,” “deception,” and “power.”
Democrats said the visuals, taken in 2020 after Epstein’s 2019 death, collectively offer a troubling window into the conditions in which survivors say they were abused. In a statement, Rep. Robert Garcia, the committee’s Democratic leader, said the photos provide a “disturbing look into the world of Jeffrey Epstein and his island” and were released “to ensure public transparency.” He added, “
We are releasing these photos and videos to ensure public transparency in our investigation and to help piece together the full picture of Epstein’s horrific crimes. We won’t stop fighting until we deliver the full picture of Epstein’s horrific crimes.
The committee also released a second batch of roughly 200 images on Wednesday, which included closer views of the dentist chair, masks, and various personal items. Some photos show stacks of furniture and removed artwork, consistent with an unoccupied residence.
A Glimpse Into an Island at the Center of Abuse Allegations
Little St. James has been referenced for years in survivor testimony, with numerous women alleging they were trafficked to, assaulted at, or transported through the island after Epstein purchased it in 1998. In 2022, the U.S. Virgin Islands reached a settlement exceeding $105 million after alleging that “dozens of young women and children” were abused on Epstein’s two islands.
While the new photographs do not substantially change what is known about Epstein’s criminal network, they do offer a more detailed view of one of the primary locations implicated in the abuse.
One image shows a walk-through of the grounds, including a palm-lined swimming pool, a statue of an archer, and a path leading toward the shoreline. Other images capture toiletries, art pieces, and a picture of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell meeting Pope John Paul II. Metadata indicates the images were taken after Epstein’s death, likely during property cataloging undertaken by authorities.
Congress Presses Justice Department for Full Document Release
The release of the new images comes as lawmakers from both parties demand that Attorney General Pam Bondi provide clarity on the Justice Department’s timeline for publishing its full set of Epstein investigative files. Five members of Congress, Republican and Democratic, requested an update earlier this week, citing concerns about “procedural hurdles that could interfere” with meeting the December 19 deadline.
Their request follows President Donald Trump’s signing of a bill on November 19 requiring the release of government files collected during two criminal investigations into Epstein, including interview transcripts and confiscated materials.
The law gives the department 30 days to publish the files “in a searchable and downloadable format.” However, several exceptions could delay the release. The Justice Department may withhold documents that risk “an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution,” and may redact details such as victims’ names, medical records, or personal information that would constitute “a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.”
Garcia reiterated that the public deserves full disclosure, saying, “It’s time for President Trump to release all the files, now.”
Broader Implications and Renewed Attention on Epstein’s Circle
Lawmakers have expressed interest in whether the files could clarify the extent of Epstein’s connections to high-profile figures. Individuals known to have interacted with Epstein over the years include President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. All have denied wrongdoing.
A group of survivors — estimated at more than 1,000 women and children — has also urged full transparency, hoping the files may reveal details about possible accomplices or individuals who may have shielded Epstein from scrutiny.
In the United Kingdom, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, lost his royal title after public scrutiny over his association with Epstein. In the United States, Summers resigned from the OpenAI board amid renewed questions stemming from Epstein-related revelations. Epstein himself died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for conspiring with Epstein to abuse minors.
What Comes Next
Bondi has said she intends to follow the law, but dozens of unanswered questions remain about what the public will ultimately see on December 19. If the Justice Department invokes exceptions related to privacy or active investigations, significant portions of the files could remain sealed for the foreseeable future.
For now, the newly released photos add visual context to allegations that have shaped public understanding of Epstein’s network for years — while the fight for the complete investigative record continues.
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