New Batch of Epstein Photos Highlights Ongoing Investigations Ahead of DOJ Deadline

Fri Dec 19 2025 12:53:15 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The House Oversight Committee has unveiled a fresh set of approximately 70 images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, coinciding with a deadline for the Department of Justice to release its investigative files.

As the Department of Justice approaches an impending deadline, the House Oversight Committee has released around 70 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including notable figures like Bill Gates and Steve Bannon. The images, alongside previously released content, raise significant questions about Epstein's network and ongoing investigations.

The House Oversight Committee has released a batch of around 70 photos from the estate of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It's the third release from over 95,000 photos acquired from Epstein's estate, including images featuring quotes from Nabokov's 'Lolita' on women's bodies, and women's redacted foreign passports.

This release comes just hours before the Department of Justice's deadline on December 19 to disclose files related to its investigation into Epstein. Robert Garcia, the committee's ranking member, emphasized that these new photographs amplify concerns regarding what the Department of Justice might be holding.

What's in the Images Released

Some released photos depict Epstein engaging with various prominent individuals, like Noam Chomsky on a private plane, and Bill Gates alongside a woman whose identity is obscured. Others show Steve Bannon and former Alphabet president Sergey Brin at events. Notably, these individuals have denied involvement in any of Epstein's illegal activities.

Previously released images have included other high-profile figures such as former President Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and filmmaker Woody Allen. However, merely appearing in these photographs does not imply any wrongdoing.

A statement by Democrats on the committee highlighted that the photo release aims to enhance transparency regarding Epstein's disturbing activities and the connections he maintained. Among the more striking images are those displaying lines from 'Lolita' written on women's skin, notably reflecting the book's themes of manipulation and obsession.

Additionally, the release features numerous photos of women's passports from various countries, linking them to individuals with whom Epstein allegedly had interactions.

Photo Release Comes Ahead of DOJ Deadline

The committee, which first subpoenaed Epstein's estate in August, now possesses thousands of images described as both disturbing and innocuous. The October enactment of the Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the DOJ to release its files regarding Epstein's case by the looming December deadline, heightening anticipation around the nature of these revelations.