The US Justice Department released additional FBI documents related to its investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday that included previously withheld summaries of interviews with a woman who alleged that President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1980s after being introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;The documents detailing the interviews had not been made public under previous congressionally-mandated file releases related to the late convicted sex offender because they were mistakenly marked “duplicative”, the department said. They were only recently identified as distinct records following further examination, it said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-to-ban-social-media-for-children-under-16-citizens-say-prohibit-porn-online-gambling-sites-too-1772818286678">Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16; citizens say prohibit porn, online gambling sites too</a>&nbsp;In the newly released materials, the woman, who was between 13 and 15 years old at the time of the alleged incidents, described being taken by Epstein to a location in either New York or New Jersey, where she was introduced to Trump. She claimed that Trump tried to force her into performing oral sex, during which she bit him in resistance. The woman also alleged separate assaults by Epstein and reported receiving threatening phone calls over the years from individuals she believed were connected to Epstein.She was threatened to remain silent.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-home-to-india-s-silicon-valley-to-ban-social-media-for-children-under-16-cm-siddaramaiah-1772795908734">Karnataka, home to India’s Silicon Valley, to ban social media for children under 16</a>&nbsp;Democrats are investigating the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files.&nbsp;Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to the Epstein allegations, and the Justice Department previously said some of the documents it has released “contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump,” particularly those submitted around 2020 US elections.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-iran-using-decoys-to-fool-enemies-internet-says-israel-bombed-a-helicopter-painting-1772792063782">Is Iran using decoys to fool enemies? Internet says Israel bombed a helicopter painting</a>&nbsp;On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify regarding the department’s management and disclosure of the records. The bipartisan-backed motion (24-19) highlighted concerns over transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case.The latest disclosure adds to the ongoing public release of millions of pages from Epstein-related investigations.

The new documents had not been made public under previous congressionally-mandated file releases because they were mistakenly marked “duplicative”, the department said. They were only recently identified as distinct records following further examination, it added.

The US Justice Department released additional FBI documents related to its investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday that included previously withheld summaries of interviews with a woman who alleged that President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1980s after being introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein. The documents detailing the interviews had not been made public under previous congressionally-mandated file releases related to the late convicted sex offender because they were mistakenly marked “duplicative”, the department said. They were only recently identified as distinct records following further examination, it said. Also Read: Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16; citizens say prohibit porn, online gambling sites too In the newly released materials, the woman, who was between 13 and 15 years old at the time of the alleged incidents, described being taken by Epstein to a location in either New York or New Jersey, where she was introduced to Trump. She claimed that Trump tried to force her into performing oral sex, during which she bit him in resistance. The woman also alleged separate assaults by Epstein and reported receiving threatening phone calls over the years from individuals she believed were connected to Epstein. She was threatened to remain silent. Also Read: Karnataka, home to India’s Silicon Valley, to ban social media for children under 16 Democrats are investigating the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files. Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to the Epstein allegations, and the Justice Department previously said some of the documents it has released “contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump,” particularly those submitted around 2020 US elections. Also Read: Is Iran using decoys to fool enemies? Internet says Israel bombed a helicopter painting On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify regarding the department’s management and disclosure of the records. The bipartisan-backed motion (24-19) highlighted concerns over transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The latest disclosure adds to the ongoing public release of millions of pages from Epstein-related investigations.

The new documents had not been made public under previous congressionally-mandated file releases because they were mistakenly marked “duplicative”, the department said. They were only recently identified as distinct records following further examination, it added.

‘Assaulted by Trump when I was minor,’ reveals woman’s interview in new Epstein files

US President Donald Trump's top aide, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has finally agreed to testify about his friendship with sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before Congress. Lutnick's whose photographs hanging out on Epstein's "paedophile island" made headlines recently has agreed to testify in front of House Oversight Committee, revealed James Comer, the chairman of the committee on Tuesday (Mar 3).Aso read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosive-epstein-files-accuse-trump-of-raping-13-year-old-murdering-a-new-born-white-house-says-this-about-allegations-1769823565436">Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations</a><h2>Lutnick will testify but conditions apply</h2>According to reports, Lutnick only agreed to testify behind closed doors after Republican Representative Nancy Mace threatened to subpoena him."Secretary Lutnick has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform," Republican chairman James Comer said in a statement. However, when will Lutnick do so remains unclear as a date is yet to be announced.Talking to Axios, Trump's commerce secretary said, "I look forward to appearing before the committee." He asserted that he had "nothing wrong, and I want to set the record straight."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-i-loved-the-torture-video-recipient-of-horrifying-epstein-email-finally-identified-doj-epstein-files-release-1770782784202">‘I loved the torture video’: Recipient of horrifying Epstein email FINALLY identified</a><h2>How close were Lutnick and Epstein?</h2>Lutnick, a billionaire former New York financier, has earlier claimed that he was not friends with the disgraced financier. Appearing in a podcast last year, he claimed that in 2005 he gave Epstein a house tour which left him disturbed. Lutnick stated that following this, he and his wife decided that he would "never be in the room with that disgusting person, ever again…So I was never in the room with him socially, for business or even philanthropy," he said.However, the recently released Epstein Files revealed that Lutnick and Epstein traded emails well beyond 2005, including after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008.In 2012, Lutnick even had plans to meet Epstein for lunch on Little Saint James, notoriously known as "Epstein Island." After being caught in a lie, last month, Lutnick confirmed that he did, in fact, meet Jeffrey Epstein on the Caribbean island, but claimed that his family was with him and that he saw nothing untoward on 'Epstein Island'. &nbsp;

Why has Trump’s commerce secretary suddenly agreed to testify about Jeffrey Epstein? Howard Lutnick will appear before Congress after pressure from lawmakers over photos and emails linked to Epstein.

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US President Donald Trump's top aide, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has finally agreed to testify about his friendship with sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before Congress. Lutnick's whose photographs hanging out on Epstein's "paedophile island" made headlines recently has agreed to testify in front of House Oversight Committee, revealed James Comer, the chairman of the committee on Tuesday (Mar 3). Aso read | Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations Lutnick will testify but conditions apply According to reports, Lutnick only agreed to testify behind closed doors after Republican Representative Nancy Mace threatened to subpoena him. "Secretary Lutnick has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform," Republican chairman James Comer said in a statement. However, when will Lutnick do so remains unclear as a date is yet to be announced. Talking to Axios, Trump's commerce secretary said, "I look forward to appearing before the committee." He asserted that he had "nothing wrong, and I want to set the record straight." Also read | ‘I loved the torture video’: Recipient of horrifying Epstein email FINALLY identified How close were Lutnick and Epstein? Lutnick, a billionaire former New York financier, has earlier claimed that he was not friends with the disgraced financier. Appearing in a podcast last year, he claimed that in 2005 he gave Epstein a house tour which left him disturbed. Lutnick stated that following this, he and his wife decided that he would "never be in the room with that disgusting person, ever again…So I was never in the room with him socially, for business or even philanthropy," he said. However, the recently released Epstein Files revealed that Lutnick and Epstein traded emails well beyond 2005, including after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008. In 2012, Lutnick even had plans to meet Epstein for lunch on Little Saint James, notoriously known as "Epstein Island." After being caught in a lie, last month, Lutnick confirmed that he did, in fact, meet Jeffrey Epstein on the Caribbean island, but claimed that his family was with him and that he saw nothing untoward on 'Epstein Island'.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government is writing to the Commonwealth realms on Tuesday about its backing for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince Andrew, to be axed from the line of royal succession.Albanese said he had communicated with his British counterpart Keir Starmer about Andrew, who is being investigated for alleged misconduct in public office following revelations about his dealings with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Britain would have to initiate any change to the line of royal succession -- but it would need the agreement of the 14 other Commonwealth realms that have King Charles III as head of state, he said."Australia likes being first and we have made sure that everyone knows what our position is and we'll be writing today to the other realm countries as well, informing them of our position," Albanese told public broadcaster ABC.The prime minister said he had written to the heads of Australia's own states and territories, which would also need to agree to the change to the monarchy.In a letter to Starmer on Monday, Albanese said his government would agree to any proposal to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession, describing the allegations against him as "grave".Australians are "disgusted" by revelations about late US sex offender Epstein's relations with public figures and they wanted the government to be clear about its position, Albanese told the ABC."King Charles has said that the law must now take its full course. There must be a full, fair and proper investigation. And that needs to occur."The Prime Minister of New Zealand -- also a Commonwealth realm -- said Tuesday he would back the UK government if it decided to remove Andrew from the line of succession."We would definitely support whatever they come to," Christopher Luxon told reporters."The bottom line is no one is above the law, and once that investigation is closed, should the UK government decide to remove him from the line of succession, that is something we would support."- Unprecedented -Andrew's arrest last week was unprecedented in modern British history.Starmer's official spokesman said Monday the British government was not ruling out any steps in relation to the disgraced prince but it would not be appropriate to comment further during the police investigation.Albanese ruled out holding a vote on turning Australia into a republic; however, despite his support for having an Australian head of state."I'm a republican. His Majesty King Charles is very aware of that as well. But the government doesn't have any plans to hold a referendum," he said."We're concentrating on cost-of-living measures and providing that immediate support for Australians is our priority at this point in time."Australia was a British colony for more than 100 years and gained de facto independence in 1901, but has never become a fully fledged republic.In a 1999 referendum, Australians narrowly voted against removing then Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"Australia likes being first and we have made sure that everyone knows what our position is and we'll be writing today to the other realm countries as well, informing them of our position," Albanese said.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government is writing to the Commonwealth realms on Tuesday about its backing for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince Andrew, to be axed from the line of royal succession. Albanese said he had communicated with his British counterpart Keir Starmer about Andrew, who is being investigated for alleged misconduct in public office following revelations about his dealings with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Britain would have to initiate any change to the line of royal succession -- but it would need the agreement of the 14 other Commonwealth realms that have King Charles III as head of state, he said. "Australia likes being first and we have made sure that everyone knows what our position is and we'll be writing today to the other realm countries as well, informing them of our position," Albanese told public broadcaster ABC. The prime minister said he had written to the heads of Australia's own states and territories, which would also need to agree to the change to the monarchy. In a letter to Starmer on Monday, Albanese said his government would agree to any proposal to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession, describing the allegations against him as "grave". Australians are "disgusted" by revelations about late US sex offender Epstein's relations with public figures and they wanted the government to be clear about its position, Albanese told the ABC. "King Charles has said that the law must now take its full course. There must be a full, fair and proper investigation. And that needs to occur." The Prime Minister of New Zealand -- also a Commonwealth realm -- said Tuesday he would back the UK government if it decided to remove Andrew from the line of succession. "We would definitely support whatever they come to," Christopher Luxon told reporters. "The bottom line is no one is above the law, and once that investigation is closed, should the UK government decide to remove him from the line of succession, that is something we would support." - Unprecedented - Andrew's arrest last week was unprecedented in modern British history. Starmer's official spokesman said Monday the British government was not ruling out any steps in relation to the disgraced prince but it would not be appropriate to comment further during the police investigation. Albanese ruled out holding a vote on turning Australia into a republic; however, despite his support for having an Australian head of state. "I'm a republican. His Majesty King Charles is very aware of that as well. But the government doesn't have any plans to hold a referendum," he said. "We're concentrating on cost-of-living measures and providing that immediate support for Australians is our priority at this point in time." Australia was a British colony for more than 100 years and gained de facto independence in 1901, but has never become a fully fledged republic. In a 1999 referendum, Australians narrowly voted against removing then Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Australians are "disgusted" by revelations about late US sex offender Epstein's relations with public figures and they wanted the government to be clear about its position, said Albanese.

Australia 'disgusted' by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's vile Epstein links, demands removal from line of succession

Jeffrey Epstein stashed computers and photographs in storage units scattered across the United States, according to reports. Financial records show the convicted sex offender rented at least six lock-ups over the years, paying monthly fees that continued until 2019, the year he died in custody. What are they hiding? Disturbing images of his young victims or incriminating blackmail material against powerful men? Here's what we know.<h2>At least six secret storage units still hide murky Epstein secrets</h2>According to documents reviewed by The Telegraph, Jeffrey Epstein's financial records, released as part of Department of Justice disclosures, show that the paedophile was renting at least six lock-ups when he died in 2019. Despite multiple mentions of the storage units, federal authorities never searched them, show search warrants examined by the newspaper.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-i-loved-the-torture-video-recipient-of-horrifying-epstein-email-finally-identified-doj-epstein-files-release-1770782784202">‘I loved the torture video’: Recipient of horrifying Epstein email FINALLY identified</a>If that is the case, the lockers could still contain material linked to Epstein and powerful figures in his orbit, including US President Donald Trump, disgraced UK royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (previously known as Prince Andrew) and Lord Mandelson. What, if anything, remains in those units is unknown.<figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.getkino.com/photos/EFTA00000471-0.png"><figcaption>Image credit: DoJ Jeffrey Epstein disclosures</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260224/image-1771896602035.png"><figcaption>Image credit: DoJ Jeffrey Epstein disclosures</figcaption></figure><h2>Epstein was tipped off about a raid on his Palm Beach residence?</h2>Emails and invoices indicate Epstein hired private detectives to remove computers from his Palm Beach home in the mid-2000s, around the time local police were preparing to execute a search warrant. In an August 2009 message, a private investigator told Epstein and his lawyers that computers and paperwork taken before a warrant had been secured were "locked in storage." The email also referred to copying, or "cloning," hard drives. It remains unclear what became of those copies.This tracks, former Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter, after the search said the house appeared "cleaned up: before officers searched it in 2005. The newly unearthed correspondence suggests that it may not have been accidental.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosive-epstein-files-accuse-trump-of-raping-13-year-old-murdering-a-new-born-white-house-says-this-about-allegations-1769823565436">Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations</a><h2>Payments that ran for years</h2>Credit card statements show regular payments to a Florida facility known as Uncle Bob’s beginning in 2003. Charges continued for years, with other storage units rented in Royal Palm Beach and Manhattan.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260224/image-1771895649512.png"><figcaption>Image credit: DoJ Jeffrey Epstein disclosures</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260224/image-1771895893373.png"><figcaption>Image credit: DoJ Jeffrey Epstein disclosures</figcaption></figure>One New York unit, rented for roughly $500 a month, was reportedly opened on Epstein’s behalf by private investigators. In Florida, several of the lock-ups were located near his 14,000 square foot mansion on El Brillo Way, the property central to the sex trafficking investigation.Photographs believed to be from one unit show boxes, projectors, and what appears to be computer equipment stacked inside. The FBI declined to say whether any of the facilities were ever searched. Storage companies have also cited confidentiality rules.&nbsp;

Jeffrey Epstein stashed computers and photographs in storage units scattered across the United States, according to reports. Financial records show the convicted sex offender rented at least six lock-ups over the years, paying monthly fees that continued until 2019, the year he died in custody. What are they hiding? Disturbing images of his young victims or incriminating blackmail material against powerful men? Here's what we know. At least six secret storage units still hide murky Epstein secrets According to documents reviewed by The Telegraph, Jeffrey Epstein's financial records, released as part of Department of Justice disclosures, show that the paedophile was renting at least six lock-ups when he died in 2019. Despite multiple mentions of the storage units, federal authorities never searched them, show search warrants examined by the newspaper. Also read | ‘I loved the torture video’: Recipient of horrifying Epstein email FINALLY identified If that is the case, the lockers could still contain material linked to Epstein and powerful figures in his orbit, including US President Donald Trump, disgraced UK royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (previously known as Prince Andrew) and Lord Mandelson. What, if anything, remains in those units is unknown. Image credit: DoJ Jeffrey Epstein disclosures Image credit: DoJ Jeffrey Epstein disclosures Epstein was tipped off about a raid on his Palm Beach residence? Emails and invoices indicate Epstein hired private detectives to remove computers from his Palm Beach home in the mid-2000s, around the time local police were preparing to execute a search warrant. In an August 2009 message, a private investigator told Epstein and his lawyers that computers and paperwork taken before a warrant had been secured were "locked in storage." The email also referred to copying, or "cloning," hard drives. It remains unclear what became of those copies. This tracks, former Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter, after the search said the house appeared "cleaned up: before officers searched it in 2005. The newly unearthed correspondence suggests that it may not have been accidental. Also read | Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations Payments that ran for years Credit card statements show regular payments to a Florida facility known as Uncle Bob’s beginning in 2003. Charges continued for years, with other storage units rented in Royal Palm Beach and Manhattan. Image credit: DoJ Jeffrey Epstein disclosures Image credit: DoJ Jeffrey Epstein disclosures One New York unit, rented for roughly $500 a month, was reportedly opened on Epstein’s behalf by private investigators. In Florida, several of the lock-ups were located near his 14,000 square foot mansion on El Brillo Way, the property central to the sex trafficking investigation. Photographs believed to be from one unit show boxes, projectors, and what appears to be computer equipment stacked inside. The FBI declined to say whether any of the facilities were ever searched. Storage companies have also cited confidentiality rules.

Records show Jeffrey Epstein rented at least six storage units across Florida and New York until his 2019 death, but federal warrants suggest they were never searched. What's hidden in them? Unseen pics of young victims or blackmail material against powerful men. All you need to know.

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