Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump
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by Mike Baker and Michael GoldFebruary 25, 2026
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The Justice Department’s recent release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files includes a brief mention of an unverified accusation made by a woman who claims Donald J. Trump assaulted her as a minor in the 1980s. However, several key memos related to her account are missing from the documents. This raises questions about the completeness of the records and whether critical evidence has been omitted.
Jeffrey Epstein, a disgraced financier, had ties to numerous influential figures, including Donald Trump. The files were released as part of a legal settlement with the government, but the documents only vaguely reference the woman’s claim without providing
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/25/2026