What is the Epstein files archive?
The Epstein files archive contains thousands of documents, emails, and files released by the House Oversight Committee related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This archive includes emails, PDFs, spreadsheets, and other documents that were part of the investigation.
How do I search for documents?
You can search for documents using the search bar on the homepage. Enter keywords, names, dates, or Bates numbers. You can also filter by sender, recipient, date range, and document type.
What are Bates numbers?
Bates numbers are unique identifiers assigned to each document in legal proceedings. They help track and reference specific documents. Each document in the Epstein files archive has a Bates number like HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010486.
How do I find documents mentioning a specific person?
You can search by name using the name selector on the homepage, or visit the person's dedicated page at /name/[person-name]. Each person mentioned in the files has their own page listing all documents they appear in.
What document types are available?
The archive contains emails, PDF documents, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and other file types. You can filter by document type using the type selector on the search page, or browse by category at /category/[type].
Can I download the original documents?
Yes, if a document has a native file available, you can download it from the document detail page. Native files are the original source files (PDFs, Excel files, etc.) before they were processed.
How are documents related to each other?
Documents can be related through parent-child relationships (attachments), or by mentioning the same people. The document detail page shows related documents and people mentioned.
Is the archive complete?
This archive contains the documents released by the House Oversight Committee. The archive is updated as new documents are released. All documents are presented as-is, with no editorial spin or gatekeeping.
Need More Help?
If you have additional questions, you can:
- Browse the homepage to explore the archive
- Search for specific documents, names, or keywords
- View document detail pages for more information about individual documents
- Check out category pages to browse by document type