Events

2008 Florida Plea Deal

Legal Entities

Controversial non-prosecution agreement negotiated by Alexander Acosta. Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges, served 13 months, and registered as a sex offender.

2019 Federal Arrest

Arrests

Epstein arrested on July 6, 2019 at Teterboro Airport by FBI agents. Charged with sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York.

On January 30, 2026, the DOJ published approximately 3.5 million responsive pages in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The release included ~2,000 videos and ~180,000 images. Subsequent controversy arose over redaction failures that exposed victim identities, leading to document takedowns and re-review.

DOJ Epstein Files Release

Legal Entities

January 30, 2026 release of approximately 3.5 million pages of Epstein-related documents by the Department of Justice, including flight logs, contact books, and correspondence.

Epstein Death in Custody

Deaths

Epstein found dead in his cell at Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10, 2019. Medical examiner ruled suicide by hanging. Circumstances remain controversial.

Epstein Files Transparency Act

Other

Legislation passed in 2025 to mandate the release of Epstein files, signed by Donald Trump.

Lolita Express

Travel

Nickname for Epstein's private Boeing 727 aircraft (N908JE). Flight logs released in court documents show many high-profile passengers.