Below is an expanded list of reputable archives and court databases that host Epstein-related records, followed by practical navigation tips. Each item includes a direct URL for access.
Core Public Archives
- FBI Records: The Vault
The FBI’s FOIA library hosts multi-part “Jeffrey Epstein” files. Use the page search to jump between parts.
https://vault.fbi.gov/jeffrey-epstein - Internet Archive Flight Logs
Scans of unredacted flight logs and related files are mirrored on the Internet Archive.
https://ia801606.us.archive.org/30/items/epstein-flight-logs-unredacted_202304/EPSTEIN%20FLIGHT%20LOGS%20UNREDACTED.pdf
Federal Court Databases and Dockets
- PACER and Case Locator
PACER is the official portal for federal filings. Register, then use Case Locator to search nationwide by party, court, or case number. Fees are typically waived if you spend 30 dollars or less per quarter.
https://pacer.uscourts.gov
https://pcl.uscourts.gov - CourtListener RECAP
Free mirrors of many PACER documents, including major Epstein-adjacent cases. Examples include the criminal case against Ghislaine Maxwell and the civil suit Giuffre v Maxwell.
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/17318376/united-states-v-maxwell
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4355835/giuffre-v-maxwell
https://www.courtlistener.com - SDNY Official Site
Background on how to access filings and occasional rulings of special interest through PACER for the Southern District of New York.
https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov - USAO-SDNY Case Page: United States v Ghislaine Maxwell
Government case page with official notices and victim-information updates.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/united-states-v-ghislaine-maxwell
U.S. Virgin Islands and Related Financial Litigation
- USVI v JPMorgan Chase (SDNY docket)
Docket and filings for the USVI’s civil action concerning Epstein’s banking relationships.
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/66694963/government-of-the-united-states-virgin-islands-v-jpmorgan-chase-bank-na - Complaint and Amended Complaints Hosted Publicly
Public copies of the complaint and later amended pleadings provide extensive detail on alleged banking oversight failures.
https://static.foxbusiness.com/www.foxbusiness.com/content/uploads/2022/12/USVI-v-JPMorgan-Complaint.pdf
https://wallstreetonparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/USVI-Amended-Complaint-Against-JPMorgan.pdf
Additional Context and Recent Developments
- PACER Fees and Access News
Background on PACER fee policy and a 2024 settlement that increased scrutiny of costs.
https://www.uscourts.gov/pacer - Grand Jury Records Remain Mostly Sealed
Recent rulings highlight limits on unsealing grand jury materials connected to Maxwell, which affects what the public can see.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/maxwell-epstein-grand-jury-records-remain-sealed-us-court-rules-2023-12-18
How To Navigate These Sources
- Start With Known Case Identifiers
Use case numbers for Maxwell’s criminal matter and Giuffre v Maxwell civil case. Search first on CourtListener, then use PACER if a document is missing.
https://www.courtlistener.com - Use PACER Case Locator When You Do Not Know the Court
Search by party name “Epstein,” “Maxwell,” “Giuffre,” or “United States Virgin Islands.” Narrow by date range for more precision.
https://pcl.uscourts.gov - Control Costs on PACER
Open docket reports once and download only the filings you need. Most casual users remain under the quarterly waiver. CourtListener often mirrors documents for free.
https://pacer.uscourts.gov - Cross-Reference Flight Logs With Filings
Compare names and dates in the flight logs with allegations or timelines described in legal filings.
https://ia801606.us.archive.org/30/items/epstein-flight-logs-unredacted_202304/EPSTEIN%20FLIGHT%20LOGS%20UNREDACTED.pdf - Check Official Case Pages for Updates
U.S. Attorney’s Office and SDNY court sites post notices about filings and rulings.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/united-states-v-ghislaine-maxwell - Expect Redactions and Sealed Materials
Victim protection laws and grand jury secrecy rules limit what is public. Some transcripts remain sealed.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/maxwell-epstein-grand-jury-records-remain-sealed-us-court-rules-2023-12-18
What You Will and Will Not Find
- Available
Public dockets, many motions, orders and opinions, flight logs, some exhibits, and portions of investigative files released via FOIA or mirrored by media archives.
https://vault.fbi.gov/jeffrey-epstein
https://ia801606.us.archive.org/30/items/epstein-flight-logs-unredacted_202304/EPSTEIN%20FLIGHT%20LOGS%20UNREDACTED.pdf - Generally Unavailable
Grand jury materials, sealed victim identities, and certain investigative items seized in 2019 that remain protected.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/maxwell-epstein-grand-jury-records-remain-sealed-us-court-rules-2023-12-18
