Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump - AP News

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March 5, 2026
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The Justice Department released missing Epstein files containing an uncorroborated claim about Trump.

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The Justice Department has published previously missing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to AP News. These documents include an uncorroborated claim involving former President Donald Trump. The release follows a court order and public interest in the Epstein investigation. This disclosure provides additional material for public scrutiny regarding the high-profile case.

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