Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released never-before-seen images of Jeffrey Epstein's infamous island. The photographs and video appear to show several bedrooms in the US Virgin Islands home, as well as a room with masks on a wall and a phone with names written on speed-dial buttons.
In a statement, the committee's Democratic leader, Robert Garcia, said they collectively form a disturbing look into Epstein's world and are being released to ensure public transparency. On 19 November, President Donald Trump signed a bill that ordered the release of government files on the late convicted sex offender - a significant turning point in a months-long fight over the documents.
Multiple survivors have alleged that they were trafficked to and abused on the island, known as Little St James, which Epstein purchased in 1998. The new images also show what appears to be a dental chair and a room with a black chalkboard scrawled with words including truth, deception, and power.
According to Garcia, the committee has also received records from JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank, which they intend to release in the days ahead. Little St James was one of two islands in the Virgin Islands owned by Epstein. In 2022, the attorney general of the US territory reached a settlement of over $105 million after local authorities alleged that dozens of young women and children were trafficked, raped, and assaulted on the two islands. The images shed light on Epstein's crime scenes and opulent lifestyle.
The release, however, comes as the Trump administration remains under pressure to disclose broader documents kept by the US Justice Department. The recent photos are part of an ongoing effort to enhance transparency and accountability surrounding Epstein's activities and the investigation currently underway.
