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Concerns Rise as Epstein Files Show Missing FBI Interview Records
Fresh concerns have emerged over gaps in documents released by the on convicted financier , with dozens of key FBI interview records reportedly missing from the archive.
A review of the materials indicates that more than 90 witness interview records listed in official evidence logs are not available on the Justice Department’s website. The missing files account for over a quarter of the 325 interview entries referenced in documents tied to the case of Epstein’s associate, .
The development has raised questions about the completeness of the release, particularly as some of the absent records relate to a woman who alleged abuse by Epstein as a minor and also made claims against former US President .
A senior Democrat in Congress has called for clarity on the issue, noting that the absence of the documents could undermine public confidence in the transparency of the process. Lawmakers are now seeking to establish whether the release fully complies with legal requirements mandating disclosure.
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In response, the Justice Department maintained that no records were deleted. Officials explained that some documents may have been excluded because they were duplicates, legally privileged, or part of ongoing investigations. Authorities also suggested that certain files could exist elsewhere in the database without clear identifiers or may have been redacted.
However, the explanation has done little to calm concerns among victims and legal observers. Some survivors say they have been unable to locate records of their own interviews in the database, describing the omissions as deeply troubling.
Experts note that the missing FBI “302” reports are critical to understanding the full scope of the investigation, as they document witness accounts and form a core part of federal case-building.
The issue has added to ongoing scrutiny of how authorities have handled the release of Epstein-related materials, particularly given the scale of the case and the public interest surrounding it.
Epstein, who faced multiple sex trafficking charges, died in federal custody in 2019, but investigations and legal battles linked to his network continue to generate controversy years later.
