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Epstein files latest: Full list of heavily redacted documents and photos of celebrities released

Epstein Files Latest Update: The files were published on Friday under a transparency law passed by Congress, after months of political pressure.

Mashkoora Khan

Written by Mashkoora Khan

December 20, 2025 07:22 PM IST First published on: Dec 20, 2025 at 06:12 AM IST
Justice Department Jeffrey EpsteinMichael Jackson appears in photos with Epstein and with Clinton & Diana Ross. (Photo: AP)

Epstein Files Latest: The US justice department has released thousands of pages of documents and photographs linked to its investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The files were published on Friday under a transparency law passed by Congress, after months of political pressure. Large sections remain redacted.

Why the files were released

The documents were made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the release of unclassified records linked to Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. Maxwell was convicted in 2021 and is serving a 20-year prison sentence.

Donald Trump faced pressure from both parties to allow the release, according to Reuters.

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Full list: famous figures in the Epstein files

Below is a list of public figures who are named or pictured in the released material reviewed so far. Appearance in the files does not suggest involvement in Epstein’s crimes.

Former President Bill Clinton

Former US president. Appears in several photographs, including images showing him in a swimming pool and hot tub. Clinton has denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, a spokesperson said he knew “nothing about the terrible crimes” committed by Epstein.

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This undated, redacted photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows former President Bill Clinton with an unknown person. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)
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This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows former President Bill Clinton with a group of unknown people. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)
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This undated, redacted photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows former President Bill Clinton in a hot tub with an unknown person. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)

Michael Jackson

Singer. Appears in photographs alongside Epstein and in another image with Bill Clinton and Diana Ross. There is no allegation of wrongdoing linked to the Epstein case.

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This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Jeffrey Epstein and Michael Jackson. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)

Mick Jagger

Musician and lead singer of the Rolling Stones. Appears in photographs with Bill Clinton. The BBC has contacted Jagger’s representatives for comment.

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This undated, redacted photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Mick Jagger, left, and former President Bill Clinton, right, with an unknown person. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Formerly known as Prince Andrew. Appears in a photograph alongside Ghislaine Maxwell and several people whose faces are redacted. He has repeatedly denied all wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.

Epstein’s longtime associate. Convicted in 2021 of aiding the sex trafficking of teenage girls and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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This redacted photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor laying across several people’s laps with Ghislaine Maxwell standing above. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)

Ghislaine Maxwell

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This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Ghislaine Maxwell rubbing Jeffrey Epstein’s feet. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)
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Pages that show New York grand jury subpoenas being issued into the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigation, then pages of redactions that follow, in this document released by the U.S. Justice Department, are photographed, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Kevin Spacey

Actor. Appears in photographs with Bill Clinton and Ghislaine Maxwell. Spacey has previously called for all Epstein files to be released.

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This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Ghislaine Maxwell, third from left, and former President Bill Clinton, far right, with a group of unknown people. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)

Chris Tucker

Comedian. Appears in photographs with Ghislaine Maxwell, including one taken on an airport runway.

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Comedian Chris Tucker seen alongside Ghislaine Maxwell in newly-released Epstein files from the DOJ. (Photo: X/@Algovich_)

Sarah Ferguson

Former Duchess of York. Appears in one of the released photographs.

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This undated, redacted photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Sarah Ferguson with an unknown woman. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)

Richard Branson

Another photo shows Sir Richard Branson, who co-founded the Virgin group, alongside Epstein with what appears to be two women, who are redacted, in the background.

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Sir Richard Branson seen alongside Jeffrey Epstein in newly-released Epstein files. (Photo: X/@decensorednews)

Phil Collins

In the newly released documents, one of the files labeled “Contact Book” contains a list of names with contact information redacted.

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This redacted photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows a collection of framed photographs, documented on Aug. 12, 2019, during a search of Jeffrey Epstein’s home on Little St. James island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)

The singer and his then-wife Orianne, appeared.

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Walter Cronkite

Musician. Listed in contact records included in the files.

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Walter Cronkite chats with Jeffrey Epstein in new photos from file release. (Photo: X/@TrumpTexan47)

Minnie Driver

Actor. Named in address book-style documents.

What the files show and what they do not

The Guardian reports that many images are undated and released without context. Some documents remain hidden to protect victims, avoid interfering with investigations, or prevent the release of abusive material.

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Pages from a totally redacted New York grand jury file into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, released by the U.S. Justice Department, is photographed Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Experts say the documents may not provide a full picture of Epstein’s network, despite the scale of the release. More material is expected to be published in the coming weeks.

Mashkoora Khan is a sub-editor on the global desk. With a background as a multimedia journalist, her work has been featured in publications such as Al Jazeera, Down to Earth, and The Wire among other national and International outlets. ... Read More

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