Justice Department has not released FBI interview summaries and notes related to a woman's sexual assault allegations against Epstein and Trump
NBC News confirmed the existence of these withheld documents through analysis and a source familiar with the investigation
The documents could provide crucial information about Epstein's operations and potential connections to powerful individuals
The withholding has drawn criticism from transparency advocates questioning the department's handling of high-profile cases
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On February 26, 2026, the Justice Department faced new scrutiny for failing to release summaries and notes from FBI interviews with a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by both deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein and current President Donald Trump, according to an analysis by NBC News and information from a source familiar with the investigation. NBC News correspondent Hallie Jackson reported on the development, highlighting that these withheld documents could potentially provide crucial information about Epstein's operations and any potential connections to powerful individuals. The revelation comes as part of ongoing investigations into Epstein's extensive sex trafficking network and has raised questions about transparency in the Justice Department's handling of sensitive cases involving high-profile figures. The Justice Department's decision to keep certain documents under wraps has drawn criticism from transparency advocates who argue that the public has a right to information about cases of such public importance, particularly given the Epstein case's controversial nature since the financier's death in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
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Government transparency, Sexual assault allegations, High-profile investigations
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American financier and child sex offender (1953–2019)
# Jeffrey Edward Epstein
**Jeffrey Edward Epstein** (January 20, 1953 – August 10, 2019) was an American financier and convicted sex offender. He is notorious for orchestrating a massive human trafficking ring, procuring at least 1,000 underage girls and young women for sexual exploitation by himse...
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
Born into a wealthy New York City family, Trump graduated from the...
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