DOJ Publishes Previously Withheld FBI Memos Related to Trump Sexual Abuse Allegations
The Justice Department published FBI interview summaries involving a woman who accused both Epstein and Trump of sexual abuse when she was between 13 and 15 years old, after an NPR investigation found the documents had been withheld.
Missing Documents Found
The Department of Justice published additional Epstein files on March 5, 2026, including three FBI interview summaries (known as "302" memos) involving a woman who accused both Jeffrey Epstein and President Donald Trump of sexually abusing her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
How They Were Discovered
An NPR investigation found that dozens of pages had been withheld from the massive Epstein files release, including these FBI interview memos. A separate CNN analysis discovered dozens of additional witness interviews missing from the online archive.
What the Documents Contain
The newly released 16 pages include three FBI interview summaries with the woman, plus two pages of an intake form. The memos go into more detail about the allegations made against both Trump and Epstein.
Broader Missing Files Problem
The CNN analysis found that missing documents were all memorialized in "302" memos — standard FBI forms that lay out what an interviewee told agents. The scope of missing documents extends beyond just the Trump-related materials.
DOJ Response
The Justice Department posted the materials after the media investigations revealed their absence. The DOJ has been under increasing scrutiny for its handling of the Epstein file releases, with critics accusing the department of selectively withholding materials.
Congressional Action
The House Oversight Committee has moved to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions about the handling of the files and the criteria used for withholding documents from the public database.