U.S. Attorney General Demands Full Disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein Files in Letter to FBI Director
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Washington, D.C. – February 27, 2025 – U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has issued a stern letter to FBI Director Patel, demanding the immediate release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender. The letter, dated February 27, 2025, and addressed by the Office of the Attorney General in Washington, D.C., underscores a significant push for transparency and accountability in one of the most notorious criminal cases in recent history.
In the letter, Bondi reveals that before Director Patel’s tenure, she had requested the complete files on Jeffrey Epstein from the FBI. Initially, she received approximately 200 pages of documents, which included flight logs, Epstein’s list of contacts, and a list of victims’ names and phone numbers. However, Bondi repeatedly questioned whether these documents constituted the entirety of the FBI’s responsive records and was assured that they did.
Shockingly, Bondi learned just yesterday from an external source that the FBI Field Office in New York possesses thousands of additional pages of documents related to the investigation and indictment of Epstein—information that had never been disclosed despite her repeated requests. “Despite my repeated requests, the FBI never disclosed the existence of these files,” Bondi wrote, noting that even Director Patel was surprised to learn of this new information during their recent conversation.
In a decisive move, Bondi has directed the FBI to deliver the complete Epstein files to her office by 8:00 a.m. on February 28, 2025. The files are to include all records, documents, audio and video recordings, and materials related to Epstein and his associates, regardless of how the information was obtained. She emphasized that there would be no withholdings or limitations on access to these materials. Bondi also assured that any public disclosure of the files will be handled in a manner that protects the privacy of victims and complies with the law, reflecting her decades-long career as a prosecutor.
Adding to the urgency, Bondi has ordered Director Patel to conduct an immediate investigation into why her previous order for the files was not followed. She has requested a comprehensive report on the findings and proposed personnel action within 14 days, signaling a zero-tolerance approach to potential misconduct or oversight within the FBI.
“I am also directing you to conduct an immediate investigation into why my order to the FBI was not followed,” Bondi wrote, underscoring her commitment to transparency for the American people. She expressed confidence in continuing to work with Director Patel to serve the President and the country but made it clear that this matter requires swift and decisive action.
The revelation of undisclosed Epstein files has reignited public interest and scrutiny over the case, which has long been marred by questions of influence, secrecy, and justice. Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges, was a central figure in a scandal involving allegations of abuse and exploitation of minors, as well as connections to powerful figures in politics, business, and entertainment. The case gained further attention after the 2021 conviction of Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, for her role in his crimes.
Bondi’s letter marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing effort to uncover the full scope of Epstein’s activities and the extent of official responses to his crimes. As the deadline of February 28, 2025, approaches, the nation awaits the release of these long-hidden files and the results of the FBI’s internal investigation, with hopes that justice and transparency will prevail.