A fresh cache of photographs connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been made public, featuring several prominent international figures. The 68 images were released by Democratic members of the US House Oversight Committee on Thursday, 18 December 2025.
Key Figures Identified in the Released Photographs
The newly-released photographs include two images of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. In these pictures, the billionaire is posing with women whose faces have been redacted for privacy. Another snapshot shows renowned American linguist and philosopher Noam Chomsky aboard Epstein's private jet.
Other famous faces identified in the collection include the illusionist David Blaine, film director Woody Allen, and Steve Bannon, the former political strategist and adviser to Donald Trump. Also featured are New York Times columnist David Brooks and Google CEO Salar Kamangar.
It is crucial to note that the context for many of these images remains unclear. Simply appearing in these files, which were handed over by Epstein's estate, does not imply any wrongdoing by the individuals pictured.
Political Pressure and the Upcoming Disclosure
The release comes on the eve of the expected disclosure of the broader "Epstein files," a deadline mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Under this law, former President Donald Trump is required to comply with the disclosure timeline.
Democratic Representative Robert Garcia, who leads the oversight panel, issued a statement criticising the pace of transparency. "These new images raise more questions about what exactly the Department of Justice has in its possession," Garcia said. He added, "We must end this White House cover-up, and the DOJ must release the Epstein files now."
Background of the Epstein Case
This latest document dump adds to the tens of thousands of records already made public through various US civil and criminal cases related to Epstein and his former girlfriend, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell.
Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell at a federal prison in Manhattan, New York, in August 2019. At the time, he was awaiting trial on federal charges for sex trafficking of minors. His death was later officially ruled a suicide by the authorities.
The ongoing release of materials continues to fuel public and political demand for full transparency regarding Epstein's extensive network and the investigations surrounding it.
