When Jeffrey Epstein died in August 2019, many people quickly turned their focus to his crimes, his private island, and the influential people connected to him. Even now, the true size of his network and what he hid is still unknown. New documents, court filings, and public revelations are slowly shedding light on what was hidden and who may have been protected. Yet with every new disclosure, more questions arise, leaving the public to wonder just how deep Epstein’s influence truly ran.

A Cover-Up Accusation

In early November 2025, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D‑Md.) accused the Department of Justice of shutting down an investigation into people who may have helped Epstein, calling it a “shameful cover-up.”

Raskin said that nearly 50 women had shared information with prosecutors or the FBI over the years, but investigations into at least 20 possible co-conspirators were stopped. This suggests that many of Epstein’s associates may have avoided scrutiny.

Video, Surveillance, and Missing Evidence

CBS News reviewed the video from the night Epstein died and found new questions about the official story. The 11-hour surveillance video shows Epstein walking with a guard, but it doesn’t clearly show important areas like the cell entrance or the route he took.

Experts say the video may have been edited or copied from the original, which has made people wonder what the video really shows, and what might be hidden.

The Missing “Client List”

One big question is whether Epstein kept a list of powerful people tied to his crimes. So far, investigators say there’s no clear evidence of such a list.
Yet critics say the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. They point out that a lot of documents are still kept from the public, adding to the perception that the full truth may never be publicly disclosed.

Hidden Investments and Unexplained Wealth

A financial report obtained by journalists shows that Epstein invested about $40 million in the venture capital firm Valar Ventures, co-founded by Peter Thiel, in 2015–16. That investment reportedly grew to around $170 million, making it the largest remaining asset in Epstein’s estate.

According to reports, Epstein’s source of wealth has long been unclear. Despite lacking a traditional business background, he owned a private island, a Manhattan townhouse, and other high-value assets. The investment in Valar Ventures, linked to Peter Thiel, has raised questions among analysts and investigators about how Epstein funded his operations and who may have benefited.

Connections to intelligence and foreign networks

According to a recent investigative report, a senior Israeli intelligence officer reportedly stayed at Epstein’s Manhattan apartment for extended periods between 2013 and 2016. The report also claims emails link him to senior Israeli figures, including former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

These claims have not been fully verified in the public record. Analysts say they raise questions about Epstein’s connections and suggest his activities may have extended beyond sex trafficking, potentially involving ties to intelligence operations.

New Files and Financial Records Add Fresh Scrutiny

In recent months, new information has pushed the Epstein case back into the spotlight. This is after Congress received more than 33,000 pages of Epstein’s emails, calendars, call logs, and financial papers, the biggest release so far. Newly opened documents also show that Epstein had bank accounts with Goldman Sachs and HSBC that were flagged for suspicious activity, raising fresh questions about how his money was handled and who was involved.

Why the delay in releasing the “Epstein files”?

Congressional actors are increasingly frustrated with the pace of document disclosures. As early as September 2025, the Senate Finance Committee demanded financial records tied to Epstein records that the Treasury Secretary had twice refused to provide.
The public doesn’t yet have full access to many of the files from the 2005‑07 Florida investigation of Epstein (Palm Beach), or the later federal probe. Some of the remaining material is redacted to protect victim identities, but critics say the alterations also shield many major figures from scrutiny.

What’s the Victims saying

Survivors, including Virginia Giuffre, who describes her abuse in her new memoir Nobody’s Girl, continue to push for full transparency. Giuffre’s ghostwriter, Amy Wallace, has said she knows who appears in the files and believes important recordings are still “hidden.” Survivors argue that the limited information released so far isn’t enough. As one lawyer put it, “We want far more than a settlement.” Their message is that the remaining files may expose more than just Epstein’s own crimes.

Looking ahead
Members of Congress have renewed calls for a formal review process, including proposals for a “truth commission” or a special task force, to oversee the release of remaining Epstein-related files. In addition, some state legislatures, including New Mexico, are weighing whether to open their own inquiries into Epstein’s properties and records within their jurisdictions.