Testimony Includes Use of Private Jet in the 1990s
Department of Justice: "Reviewing Massive Volume of Materials"
The U.S. Department of Justice recently released additional materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, which include information that former President Donald Trump boarded Epstein's private jet at least eight times in the 1990s, a revelation that is expected to spark controversy. Some documents also contain letters referring to a figure reminiscent of President Trump, describing his interest in young women.
Files related to Jeffrey Epstein released by the U.S. Department of Justice. Photo by AP Yonhap News
According to CNN and other foreign media outlets on December 23 (local time), the U.S. Department of Justice released approximately 30,000 additional pages of records related to the Epstein case the previous day. This release is in accordance with the 'Epstein Files Transparency Act,' which was mandated by the U.S. Congress. Previously, the Department of Justice had released some materials on December 19, but certain photos and documents related to President Trump were redacted and later restored following controversy.
The released records include emails stating that President Trump boarded Epstein's private jet at least eight times between 1993 and 1996. In at least four of these instances, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's accomplice, was also on board. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Some flight records show that only President Trump, Epstein, and women in their twenties were on board.
This batch of materials also contains letters written by Epstein. The letters mention a shared interest in young and mature women and include the phrase, "Our president also likes young girls." The timing of the letter coincides with President Trump's first term, and while his name is not mentioned directly, it is interpreted as a veiled reference.
The Department of Justice clarified that some of the released content may be false or sensational claims, and stated that it conducted necessary redactions and reviews to protect victims. The release process may take several more weeks due to the large volume of materials.
Former President Trump's team has not issued a separate statement regarding the release of these materials. In the past, Trump has asserted that he was not involved in the Epstein case and has characterized related allegations as politically motivated attacks.
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