Michael Jackson standing with Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Clinton in a hot tub: Fresh batch of Epstein files with more explosive details released

The newest batch of files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, released by the Department of Justice (DOJ), revealed names of several high-profile celebrities and political figures, including Michael Jackson and Bill Clinton, among others. The convicted sex offender and wealthy financier is known for his connections to some of the world’s most powerful people, including President Donald Trump, who long sought to keep the files sealed.

The thousands of records, including photos, call logs, grand jury testimony, and interview transcripts, were released in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The legislation requires the agency to release all files pertaining to Epstein's sex trafficking investigation publicly available and searchable.

According to AP, the White House said the release of the files, mandated by a law passed by Congress, shows how the Trump administration is the “most transparent in history.”

Bill Clinton seen in photos

The latest batch of files, released on December 19, 2025, shows Clinton in several photos made public by the DOJ. The photos include an image of the former president lounging in a hot tub and swimming in a pool with Epstein and his co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, along with a woman whose face has been redacted with a large black square, as reported by PEOPLE.

A different photo depicts Clinton standing in between Epstein and another man, smiling as he drapes his arms over both men. In another, a woman whose face has been redacted sits on Clinton's lap in what appears to be the seat of a private jet. In one of the images, he was seen at a dinner alongside Maxwell, Epstein, and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, who was sitting in between the former president and Maxwell at a table.

The Epstein investigation “isn’t about Bill Clinton,” a spokesperson for the former president said Friday. “They can release as many grainy 20-plus-year-old photos as they want, but this isn’t about Bill Clinton,” Angel Ureña said in a statement, as quoted by AP.

“There are two types of people here,” he said. “The first group knew nothing and cut Epstein off before his crimes came to light. The second group continued relationships after that. We’re in the first. No amount of stalling by people in the second group will change that.”

Photos of Michael Jackson alongside Epstein and Clinton

Besides Clinton, late pop star Michael Jackson also appeared in some photos. He was seen posing alongside Epstein wearing a black blazer with a white flower on the lapel and dark glasses. In another photo, Jackson was seen posing with Clinton and Diana Ross in the Epstein files.

Among the thousands of records released are photos, call logs, grand jury testimony, and interview transcripts. Many of the documents have been redacted, and at least some have already been in the public domain. DOJ authorities acknowledged in a letter to Congress obtained by The Associated Press that the complete files were not released and the department expected to disclose more by the end of the year.

Many photos released by the Justice Department were put out without context or explanation, making it difficult to determine what relevancy, if any, the images had to the criminal investigations.

The late “King of Pop” appears in multiple photos released by the DOJ. In one image, Jackson is standing next to a smiling Epstein. In another image he appears alongside singer Diana Ross and former President Clinton.

Clinton has his hand on Jackson’s shoulder in the image while the pop icon stares off camera. The photo also includes a woman whose face is redacted. There is no other context for the photos, including when and where they were taken.

Jackson’s name was first connected to Epstein in documents released in January 2024; he was mentioned during a deposition in the lawsuit against Maxwell, though he was not accused of any wrongdoing.

More than 1,200 people identified as victims of Epstein, says DOJ

The Justice Department says more than 1,200 people were eventually identified as victims of Epstein or their family members. AP reported that the disclosure came in a letter that the DOJ sent to Congress discussing how they reviewed the Epstein files and prepared them for public release.

During the review process, the DOJ asked lawyers representing Epstein’s victims to provide those people’s names, whether they were previously identified or not. That process led to more than 1,200 people being identified.

“The Department has redacted reference to such names,” Blanche wrote in the letter, obtained by the AP. “In addition to redacting the names of these victims, the Department has also redacted and is not producing any materials that could result in their identification.”