The viral claim that France and Germany released unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files is false, as confirmed by fact-checkers like Snopes. No such release has occurred from those countries.
Key Facts on Epstein Files
- DOJ Releases: The US Department of Justice has publicly released over 3 million pages of Epstein-related documents, but these remain redacted on their website. Unredacted versions were viewable only by select House Oversight Committee lawmakers.
- Pam Bondi’s Statement: On Sunday (February 15, 2026), Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote to Congress claiming “all the files” in DOJ possession have been released, per requirements of a relevant Act. This included a list of 300 prominent names from the files. Her letter references submissions to the Southern District of New York courts handling Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases.
- Origin of the Claim: Traced to a February 5 Facebook post vaguely mentioning “other countries,” evolving into specifics about France and Germany. TikTok videos (e.g., falsely tying it to Germany and Trump) amplified it, racking up millions of views despite debunkings.
Why It’s Misleading
Bondi’s “all files” comment fueled confusion, but it applies only to DOJ-held materials—not foreign governments. Foreign releases would likely come from ongoing probes (e.g., France’s into Epstein’s Paris properties), but no unredacted dumps have been verified. Snopes and others label these posts as fabricated.
For official DOJ docs, check justice.gov or court dockets. Similar rumors have swirled since Epstein’s 2019 death, often mixing real releases with fiction.
