Through Candid Edwards
December 21, 2025
The photo was released as part of a larger body of material made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
The US Department of Justice is facing criticism for releasing a photo of Michael Jackson and his children in newly published Jeffrey Epstein files.
The DOJ included the redacted image showing Bill Clinton, Diana Ross and Jackson, along with their children Evan Ross, Michael “Prince” Jackson Jr. and Paris Jackson posing together. The children’s faces were blurred, leading some people to believe Jackson’s children were potential victims Daily beast reported. The photo was made during a public event in Washington, DC, and not on Epstein Island, where the late billionaire’s crimes are said to have taken place.
Clinton released a statement denouncing what he says is smoke and mirrors.
“There are two types of people here. The first group knew nothing and cut Epstein off before his crimes came to light. The second group continued relations with him afterward. We are in the first.”
“No amount of delay by people in the second group will change that. Everyone, especially MAGA, expects answers, not scapegoats.”
The White House press office said the image was released by the Justice Department “with redactions to protect minors and/or victims as required by law.” Daily beast reported.
Since the release of the files and the investigation surrounding the redactions and misleading photos, the DOJ has deleted 16 images it presented as part of the Epstein investigation. including an image of Donald Trump, according to the Daily beast.
The photo was released as part of a larger body of material made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Federal law requires unclassified DOJ records related to Epstein to be published. The law set a December 19 deadline for the release of all these documents, but the initial files have drawn criticism for heavy redactions and omission of important material.
The documents disclosed in the files are extensive. They include court records, flight logs and law enforcement materials. However, large parts have been edited to protect the identities of victims and ongoing investigations. Many victims have spoken out about their experiences with Epstein on his island. As a result, many observers state that the files are not fully transparent. The Post said the first issue ran to tens of thousands of pages, but many pages were heavily blacked out, adding to public frustration.
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