WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is holding back summaries and notes from three FBI interviews with a South Carolina woman who claims she was sexually assaulted, raising questions about transparency in the ongoing Epstein case. The interviews, conducted with the woman, reportedly contain information potentially linking Jeffrey Epstein to Donald Trump.

The DOJ's decision not to release these documents follows a court order to make public a large tranche of materials related to the late Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. While thousands of pages have been released, these specific interviews remain sealed. The woman’s allegations against Epstein, and the potential connection to Trump, have intensified scrutiny of the DOJ’s handling of the case.

The interviews in question reportedly detail the woman’s account of her experiences with Epstein and potential interactions between Epstein and Trump. Court filings indicate that the DOJ cited privacy concerns and the ongoing nature of related investigations as reasons for withholding the documents. However, legal experts and advocacy groups argue that the public has a right to know the full extent of Epstein’s network and any potential involvement of other individuals.

The case has been mired in controversy since Epstein’s death by suicide in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The release of previously sealed documents has revealed a complex web of relationships and alleged misconduct involving prominent individuals. The withholding of these three interviews, specifically, has fueled speculation and calls for greater transparency from the Justice Department.

The South Carolina woman’s allegations against Epstein have been previously reported, but the extent of the connection to Trump was not fully known until the court order prompted the release of additional documents. The DOJ’s continued refusal to release these interview summaries and notes is likely to draw further legal challenges and public pressure.