A judge ordered release of sealed Epstein case documents, exposing names and connections tied to his network.

A federal judge has ordered the release of previously sealed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 criminal case, marking a key development in the years-long effort by victims’ advocates and journalists to make public records from the investigation. The decision, issued in February 2026, follows a legal battle over the contents of court files that were withheld due to privacy concerns and national security claims. The documents are expected to include names of individuals connected to Epstein’s network, though some information remains redacted. The release comes amid ongoing scrutiny of how law enforcement handled the case and whether powerful figures were shielded from accountability.