Recent documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation by the US Department of Justice have surfaced a serious, albeit unverified, allegation against former President Donald Trump. The documents claim that decades ago, Trump was accused of rape by a woman. However, the Justice Department has completely dismissed these allegations, labeling them 'baseless and sensational.'
Released on Tuesday, these records are part of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates public access to federal documents related to Epstein. The DOJ clarified that the allegations contained within these files remain unverified and should not be regarded as factual truth.
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The Justice Department issued an unusual public statement indicating that some of these claims were sent to the FBI just before the 2020 presidential election, and no credible foundation was found. The department stated, 'It is crucial to clarify that these claims are false and baseless. If there was any truth to them, they would have been used against President Trump already.'
Driver Overhears Talk of Girl's 'Exploitation'
The released documents include raw information sent to investigative agencies like the alleged victim's accusation implicating both Trump and Epstein in rape, and a limo driver's statement purportedly hearing Trump talk about a girl's 'exploitation' by Epstein. However, the documents do not clarify whether the FBI pursued these leads. It is reported that the accusing woman later died from a gunshot to the head.
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The Justice Department emphasized that nowhere in the files is there an indication that Trump was considered a suspect in any criminal case or that a formal investigation was launched against him. It was noted that Trump and Epstein had social interactions until the mid-2000s, but no direct association with any crime was established.
30,000 Documents Released So Far
A 2020 email within these documents mentions Trump took more flights on Epstein's private plane than previously recorded. However, the Justice Department reiterated that merely having allegations in documents does not confer their truth.
Approximately 30,000 documents have been released at this stage, with significant redactions to protect victim identities. More documents are expected in the coming weeks. The Justice Department asserts that transparency does not mean accepting every claim as true.
