The United States Justice Department has started releasing records from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose connections with influential figures have long been the subject of speculation. The documents are anticipated to reveal details about Epstein's relationships with prominent business leaders, celebrities, and politicians, including President Donald Trump. Trump, who once counted Epstein as a friend, had resisted the release of these records but ultimately agreed after mounting pressure from Congress and a new law mandating their publication. The release comes as the deadline set by lawmakers arrives, marking a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's network and the circumstances surrounding his death in 2019.