Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released never-before-seen images of Jeffrey Epstein's infamous island. The photographs and video appear to show several bedrooms in the US Virgin Islands home, as well as a room with masks on a wall and a phone with names written on speed-dial buttons.
In a statement, the committee's Democratic leader, Robert Garcia, said they collectively form a disturbing look into Epstein's world and are being released to ensure public transparency.
On 19 November, President Donald Trump signed a bill that ordered the release of government files on the late convicted sex offender - a significant turning point in a months-long fight over the documents.
Those files comprise the vast trove of documents that were amassed during two criminal investigations into Epstein - including interview transcripts and confiscated items. On Wednesday, five members of Congress, both Republican and Democratic, reportedly requested an update from Attorney General Pam Bondi before the end of the week on the planned release of those files.
Multiple survivors have alleged that they were trafficked to and abused on the island, known as Little St James, which Epstein purchased in 1998. The newly released images from 2020 also show what appears to be a dental chair and a room with a black chalkboard on which is scrawled with words including truth, deception and power. Some of the words have been redacted.
According to Garcia, the committee has also received records from JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank, which they intend to release in the days ahead. Little St James was one of two islands in the Virgin Islands owned by Epstein.
The release comes as the Trump administration faces pressure to release more documents related to Epstein, with Garcia emphasizing that it's time for President Trump to release all the files, now.
The latest disclosures provide a glimpse into the lavish yet controversial lifestyle led by Epstein and the environment surrounding his criminal activities. The response from Congress signals ongoing scrutiny and determination to unravel the full scope of Epstein's alleged crimes.


















