The U.S. Department of Justice released additional FBI documents on Thursday detailing interviews with a woman who claims that former Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Justice Department said the documents had not been made public in prior congressionally-mandated releases related to Epstein because they were mistakenly labeled as “duplicative.” Democrats in Congress are currently investigating how the Trump administration handled the release of the Epstein files.
The newly released documents include descriptions of multiple interviews the FBI conducted in 2019 with the woman, who alleged that both Epstein and Trump assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old. According to the FBI notes, the woman stated that Epstein took her to “either New York or New Jersey” and introduced her to Trump. She described biting Trump as he attempted to force her to perform oral sex on him.
The woman also told investigators that over the years, she and people close to her received threatening phone calls, which she believed were connected to Epstein, pressuring her to remain silent about the abuse.
Former President Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with the Epstein allegations. The Justice Department also previously noted that some of the documents it has released “contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump.”
The release of these documents comes amid continued scrutiny of Epstein’s network and the handling of sensitive files by U.S. authorities. Lawmakers and advocacy groups have stressed the importance of transparency, citing concerns about potential suppression of information and accountability in cases involving high-profile figures.
Legal analysts said the documents add to the body of evidence concerning Epstein’s activities and highlight the challenges faced by law enforcement in investigating allegations involving powerful individuals. They also noted that public release of such materials can reignite debates over privacy, due process, and the responsibilities of government agencies to ensure full disclosure in cases of sexual abuse.
While the documents do not establish guilt, they provide detailed accounts of the woman’s allegations and the FBI’s investigative procedures. Observers say these revelations are likely to fuel ongoing political and legal discussions, especially as Democrats continue probing the handling of Epstein-related files during the Trump administration.
The Justice Department’s disclosure underscores the continued complexity of the Epstein case, the broader implications for those linked to his activities, and the ongoing demand for justice and protection for survivors of sexual abuse.
