The U.S. Department of Justice has released a fresh batch of documents and photographs from the Manhattan townhouse of Jeffrey Epstein, revealing unsettling child-themed artwork, role-play items, and unusual decor inside his Upper East Side home.
Photographs from the files show framed images of children displayed throughout the residence. One image depicts a young boy peering down his own pants, while another shows a girl sitting on Epstein’s shoulders. According to the New York Post, additional frames appear to show children in compromising poses.
Images taken inside the seven-story, 21,000-square-foot townhouse also show a sculpture of a bride clinging to a rope near the entrance, along with taxidermy animals—including a dog and a tiger—placed across different rooms.
Allegations mentioned in newly released FBI file
The DOJ also published an FBI case file referencing claims involving Donald Trump. The document states that Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet more frequently than previously reported. Names and identifying details remain redacted, leaving the sources of the allegations unclear, according to CNN.
The FBI file, dated October 2020 and labeled EFTA00020518, includes a report attributed to a limo driver whose identity is also redacted. The driver described a “very concerning” phone call in 1995 while driving Trump to an airport, during which Trump allegedly mentioned “Jeffrey” multiple times and referred to abusing a girl.
The same document also records an allegation from an unidentified individual claiming that Trump raped her alongside Epstein. The DOJ has not verified these claims, and the heavy redactions prevent independent confirmation of the sources or circumstances.
DOJ defends redactions
The latest release has drawn criticism due to extensive blackouts across many documents. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department continues to review records to protect victims.
“The reason we are still reviewing documents and continuing this process is simply to protect victims,” Blanche said. He added that critics demanding faster disclosure often oppose safeguards meant to shield victims’ identities.
Epstein died on August 10, 2019, in a New York jail while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. Authorities ruled his death a suicide.