U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington,. 20535
November 24, 2025 Subject: Records Related to the FBI Processing of the Epstein Transparency Project 2025 Dear Jason Leopold: The FBI has completed its final review of records subject to the Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts (FOIPA) that are responsive to your request. The enclosed documents were reviewed under the FOIPA, Title 5, United States Code, Section 552/552a. Below, you will find checked boxes next to applicable statutes for the exemptions asserted to protect information exempt from disclosure. The appropriate exemptions are noted on the processed pages next to redacted information. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted to indicate where pages were withheld entirely pursuant to applicable exemptions. An Explanation of Exemptions is enclosed to further explain the justification for withheld information.
Section 552Section 552a
□(b)(1)☑(b)(7)(A)□(■)(5)
□(b)(2)□(b)(7)(B)□(j)(2)
☑(b)(3)☑(b)(7)(C)□(k)(1)
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure,☑(b)(7)(■)□(k)(2)
Rule 6(e);☑(b)(7)(E)□(k)(3)
18 U.S.C.§3509(■)□(b)(7)(F)□(k)(4)
□(b)(4)□(b)(8)□(k)(5)
☑(b)(5)□(b)(9)□(k)(6)
☑(b)(6)□(k)(7)
220 pages were reviewed, and 61 pages are being released. Please see the paragraphs below for relevant information specific to your request, and see the enclosed FBI FOIPA Addendum for standard responses applicable to all requests. Based on the information you provided, we conducted a search of the places reasonably expected to have records. For more information about records searches and the standard search policy, see the enclosed FBI FOIPA Addendum General Information Section. It is unnecessary to adjudicate your request for a fee waiver at this time, as no applicable fees were assessed. Duplicate copies of the same document were not processed. EFTA00163971 Media consisting of audio and video has been reviewed under the FOIPA, Title 5, United States Code, Sections 552/552a, and this material is being withheld in its entirety by the FBI pursuant to exemptions (b)(5), (b)(6), (b)(7)(C), and (b)(7)(E). The exemptions used are explained on the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions. Please refer to the enclosed FBI FOIPA Addendum for additional standard responses applicable to your request. “Part 1” of the Addendum includes standard responses that apply to all requests. “Part 2” includes additional standard responses that apply to all requests for records about yourself or any third-party individuals. “Part 3” includes general information about FBI records that you may find useful. Also enclosed is our Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: If you are not satisfied with the FBI's determination in response to this request, you may proceed under any or all of the following options: - You may seek dispute resolution services through the FBI directly by emailing our FOIA Public Liaison at foipaquestions@fbi.gov. The subject heading should clearly state "Dispute Resolution Services." Please also cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. - You may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), who serves as the federal FOIA Ombudsman. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at 202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769. - You may file an administrative appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, 441 G Street, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, 20530, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIA STAR portal by creating an account following the instructions on OIP’s website: https://www.justice.gov/oip/submit-and-track-request-or-appeal. Pursuant to 28 C.F.R. § 16.8(a), your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days of the date of this response to your request. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please reference the FOIPA Request Number listed above in your correspondence so it may be easily identified. If possible, please provide a copy of your original request and this response letter with your appeal. Note: Utilizing the FBI's dispute resolution services or requesting mediation through OGIS does not toll the ninety (90) day limit to file a timely appeal with OIP. Please direct any further inquiries about this case to the attorney representing the Government in this matter. Please use the FOIPA Request Number and/or Civil Action Number in all correspondence or inquiries concerning your request. Sincerely, Amei M. Napin SectionChief Section Chief Enclosures Record/Information Dissemination Section Information Management Division