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The latest on the Epstein files
New developments in the case, collected each day from established news organizations and court and government sources. Each item is attributed and links to the original report. These are summaries of outside reporting, not findings of this investigation. Our own document-sourced work is in Stories and Case Files.
- Court·2d ago
Judge dismisses Trump defamation suit against WSJ over Epstein birthday letter
U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles dismissed with prejudice President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over reporting on an alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Investigation·5d ago
CBS investigation finds classified Epstein material referenced despite DOJ denials
CBS News reports documents show federal authorities handled classified Epstein records and identify gaps of missing pages, contradicting AG Blanche's claims.
- Investigation·3d ago
Scottish police probe Epstein's time at Balmoral with former Prince Andrew
Police Scotland confirmed active inquiries into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's reported 1999 stay at the royal estate.
- Court·6d ago
DOJ moves to block Blanche deposition in Epstein victims' FBI lawsuit
Government urged Florida court to quash subpoena to depose Attorney General Todd Blanche in suit alleging FBI mishandled Epstein investigation.
- Court·Oct 26
Judge rules DOJ unlawfully fired Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey
U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ordered Maurene Comey retroactively reinstated with back pay, finding her 2025 firing violated civil service law and separation of powers.
- Congress·Oct 26
House Judiciary Democrats release report calling for special counsel on Trump-Epstein ties
House Judiciary Committee Democrats released a staff report detailing allegations regarding Trump's ties to Epstein and calling for appointment of a special counsel to investigate.
- Congress·Oct 22
Raskin presses DOJ on refusal to aid state, foreign Epstein probes
Rep. Jamie Raskin asks Justice Department why it has declined to assist state and foreign investigations sparked by the Epstein files.
- Court·Oct 21
New Mexico sues Epstein's attorney and accountant over alleged trafficking role
AG Raul Torrez accuses Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn of facilitating and concealing Epstein's sex trafficking operation, seeks to block estate payments.
- Congress·Oct 15
Warren, Garcia introduce bill targeting banks tied to Epstein
Bipartisan legislation would require federal regulators to investigate financial institutions and executives connected to Jeffrey Epstein and mandate penalties for those who aided his operations.
- DOJ Release·Oct 13
DOJ denies New Mexico request for unredacted Epstein files
Law360 reports the Justice Department rejected New Mexico's request for unredacted Epstein files for its Zorro Ranch investigation, citing privacy concerns.
- Court·Oct 9
Florida judge weighs combining Epstein victims' lawsuits against the FBI
Law360 reports a Florida federal judge asked for input on whether to consolidate lawsuits claiming the FBI mishandled Epstein investigations, including one seeking $320 million.
- Court·Oct 8
Former Prince Andrew wins ruling that Epstein-linked search warrants were unlawful
NBC News reports a London judge ruled that police warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's properties, in a misconduct investigation linked to Epstein, were unlawful.
- Congress·Oct 7
Reps. Dean and Raskin ask DOJ to investigate former Bard president over Epstein email
In a press release, Reps. Madeleine Dean and Jamie Raskin called on the Justice Department to investigate former Bard College president Leon Botstein, citing an email they say shows him asking Epstein whether a young woman was meant for him.
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