DOJ Reviewing Missing Epstein FBI Interview Records After New Reports
The Justice Department confirmed this week it is reviewing whether Epstein-related FBI interview records were mistakenly withheld from its public document release, escalating scrutiny over missing files.
The review follows reporting that dozens of FBI “302” interview summaries — including some tied to allegations involving President Donald Trump — do not appear in the online database despite being listed in evidence logs.
According to AP News and The Washington Post, DOJ officials said they are examining whether certain records were mis-tagged or omitted during the publication process.
CNN previously reported that an evidence log connected to Ghislaine Maxwell’s case listed roughly 325 FBI 302 witness interview records, but more than 90 of those summaries were not found on the Justice Department’s Epstein files website.
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The Guardian reported that some of the withheld materials include unverified allegations from a 2019 FBI interview in which a woman described abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and referenced Trump.
“We have not deleted anything, and all responsive documents were produced,” a DOJ spokesperson told CNN.
The controversy has prompted House Oversight Democrats, including Rep. Robert Garcia, to open an inquiry into whether records were unlawfully withheld. Lawmakers are requesting detailed explanations for the apparent discrepancies between evidence logs and the published files.
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DOJ has said that non-posted records can reflect victim redactions, duplicate materials, privilege protections, or documents tied to ongoing investigations.
The review marks a shift from whether files are missing to whether procedural decisions during redaction and publication created the gaps.
What happens next will likely involve document audits, oversight hearings, and possible supplemental releases if errors are confirmed.
For now, the questions surrounding the 302 interview summaries remain unresolved.
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