A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSFebruary 5, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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The article outlines the timeline of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of underage girls and the subsequent fight to make government files related to the case public. For two decades, law enforcement agencies investigated allegations against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Recently, the Justice Department released millions of documents, offering the most detailed look to date into these investigations. The released materials include early police reports from Palm Beach, Florida, recordings of victims, and internal Justice Department emails. The investigation began in March 2005 after a report of abuse at Epstein's mansion.

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