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Disturbing Epstein Desk Photo Triggers Backlash After Congress Releases New Estate Images
Two men in a richly decorated room with a large desk featuring disturbing Epstein estate photo and estate images.
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Disturbing Epstein Desk Photo Triggers Backlash After Congress Releases New Estate Images

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A newly released photograph from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has sparked widespread outrage and speculation, after viewers noticed what appears to be an incapacitated underage woman displayed in a framed image on the disgraced financier’s desk.

The image was included in a batch of 19 photographs released Friday by House Democrats from Epstein’s estate, part of a much larger collection of roughly 95,000 images obtained by Congress. 

Highlights
  • A newly released Epstein estate photo sparked outrage after viewers noticed a disturbing framed image.
  • The images were released by House Democrats ahead of a DOJ disclosure deadline set by federal law.
  • The White House accused Democrats of cherry-picking photos to push a misleading narrative.

The release comes amid a requirement mandated by federal law that the Department of Justice disclose all Epstein-related records by December 19, a deadline established when President Trump signed the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act into law.

While the photos do not, on their own, implicate any individual in Epstein’s crimes, their contents have reignited public anger and suspicion surrounding the powerful figures who maintained relationships with him.

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    One of the most scrutinized images shows Epstein seated at his desk inside his Manhattan townhouse, facing right-wing political strategist Steve Bannon.

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    The two men had a professional relationship between 2018 and 2019, during which Bannon provided media coaching and advice to Epstein as he sought to rehabilitate his public image following earlier convictions.

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    On the right corner of Epstein’s desk, facing toward him, sits a framed photograph that appears to show a person lying down.

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    A black box obscures the individual’s face to protect their identity. Although the individual in the photo cannot be definitively identified, the image was graphic enough to upset viewers.

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    “Appears to be an incapacitated young girl passed out on a couch,” a user wrote. “You have to be pretty confident you won’t be arrested to have such a deplorable picture on your desk.”

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    Two additional photographs are visible in the same scene. One, placed at the left corner of the desk, shows what seems to be a child with their arm around Epstein and their head resting on his shoulder. Their face is also obscured.

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    A third image rests in a plate near Epstein’s left hand, fully censored, indicating it contains at least one protected individual.

    Among the released photos was one showing a bucket full of “Trump Condoms”

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    The photo was released alongside images depicting Epstein socializing with a number of high-profile figures, including Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Larry Summers, Woody Allen, Richard Branson, Alan Dershowitz, and Steve Bannon.

    Most of the men pictured had previously been publicly linked to Epstein.

    “The filth that controls the world,” a viewer said.

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    Other images show the President posing with women whose faces were redacted by the committee, sitting next to an unidentified woman on what appears to be a private plane, and attending a social event with Epstein.

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    Former President Clinton is seen in a photo alongside Epstein and his now-convicted associate Ghislaine Maxwell, with what appears to be Clinton’s signature visible on the image.

    The release also included photographs of various types of adult toys.

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    “These disturbing photos raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world,” said Rep. Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.

    “We will not rest until the American people get the truth.”

    The White House accused Democrats of cherry-picking photos to create a “false narrative”

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    The release immediately drew political backlash. The White House accused Democrats of selectively releasing images to create a misleading narrative.

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    “Once again, House Democrats are selectively releasing cherry-picked photos with random redactions to try and create a false narrative,” White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said.

    She accused Democratic lawmakers of hypocrisy, claiming some had sought meetings or donations from Epstein after his conviction.

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    The GOP-led Oversight Committee echoed those claims, stating that Democrats released only a fraction of the 95,000 images provided to Congress.

    “Nothing in the documents we’ve received shows any wrongdoing,” a committee spokesman said. “It is shameful Rep. Garcia and Democrats continue to put politics above justice for the survivors.”

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    The timing of the photo release is  tied to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law on November 19, which compels the Justice Department to release Epstein-related investigative records by December 19.

    The law overrides traditional grand jury secrecy and has resulted in parallel disclosures from Congress and federal courts.

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    Epstein was indicted on federal trafficking charges in July 2019 and was found lifeless in his Manhattan jail cell the following month.

    Maxwell was convicted in December 2021 of recruiting girls as young as 14 for Epstein’s “entertainment” and is currently serving a 20-year sentence.

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    Abel Musa Miño

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    Born in Santiago, Chile, with a background in communication and international relations, I bring a global perspective to entertainment reporting at Bored Panda. I cover celebrity news, Hollywood events, true crime, and viral stories that resonate across cultures. My reporting has been featured on Google News, connecting international audiences to the latest in entertainment. For me, journalism is about bridging local stories with global conversations, arming readers with the knowledge necessary to make up their own minds. Research is at the core of my work. I believe that well-sourced, factual storytelling is essential to building trust and driving meaningful engagement.

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    Mari
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    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they are miffed about cherry picking dems the republicans should feel free to show as many pictures as they want .the more the better. Show it all

    Hassel Davidhoff
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there were really a loving god taking care of all of us it would have dropped Epstein's plane into the ocean, never to be found, with all of these ärseholes onboard.

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    Mari
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump condoms are the best way to never have sexx ever again.

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they are miffed about cherry picking dems the republicans should feel free to show as many pictures as they want .the more the better. Show it all

    Hassel Davidhoff
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there were really a loving god taking care of all of us it would have dropped Epstein's plane into the ocean, never to be found, with all of these ärseholes onboard.

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