Jeffrey Epstein's island pictured in 'never-before-seen' images released by House Oversight Committee

Images and video of Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island have been released by politicians in the US.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said they were "a harrowing look behind Epstein's closed doors".

"We are releasing these photos and videos to ensure public transparency in our investigation and to help piece together the full picture of Epstein's horrific crimes," said representative Robert Garcia.

The images are from Little Saint James, part of the US Virgin Islands, where Epstein is believed to have abused underage girls.

Faces of men hang on the wall in one room - which also appears to be equipped with a dentist's chair, while the words "deception", "power" and "truth" are written in chalk in the study.

"We won't stop fighting until we end this cover-up and deliver justice for the survivors," the committee said on X.

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The US Department of Justice currently has until mid-December to release thousands of documents linked to civil and criminal cases involving Epstein.

President Trump previously opposed the move, but last month changed his mind and US Congress overwhelmingly voted in favour.

It could shed more light on the paedophile financier, who at one point socialised with Mr Trump, as well as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson.

Some details have already been revealed after more than 20,000 other files were disclosed last month - but much more seems set to follow.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act demands the release of all files relating to Epstein, including investigations, prosecutions, immunity and plea deals, and records connected to Ghislaine Maxwell - who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.

Any flight logs and travel records for Epstein's vehicles must also be disclosed, as must individuals named in relation to his criminal activities.

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Politicians have said the release of the files is critical to uncovering whether powerful figures received special treatment or protection.

It is also a response to criticism of a controversial 2008 plea deal in Florida, which allowed Epstein to avoid federal sex trafficking charges and plead guilty to lesser state charges.

Epstein killed himself in a prison cell in New York in 2019 but conspiracy theories, once peddled by Mr Trump, remain over his death.

Documents related to his death, such as witness interviews and post-mortem reports, must also be released under the law passed last month.

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