New Yorks Library Hosts 3.5 Million Pages of Epstein Files

A New Archive Emerges in Manhattan’s Tribeca Gallery

A unique exhibition has been established at a Tribeca gallery in Manhattan, featuring over 3.5 million pages of law enforcement documents related to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The archive, titled “The Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room,” was organized by the Institute for Primary Facts, a nonprofit focused on transparency and anti-corruption initiatives.

The exhibition includes printed, bound, and stacked volumes containing documents published by the United States Department of Justice, as well as timelines, handwritten visitor notes, and a memorial space dedicated to survivors and victims. The archive is intended to shed light on cases connected to Epstein that never went to trial.

Since its opening two weeks ago, the gallery has attracted visitors, including survivors of offences linked to Epstein. Lara Blume McGee, who was 17 when she was abused by Epstein, visited the reading room last week and described it as a “paper city” with three and a half million pages on display. She noted that the silence in the room was striking, particularly given the scale of the archive.

The exhibition’s organizers stated that their goal is to create transparency and accountability through public pressure. David Garrett, a co-founder of the project, emphasized the importance of centering the victims’ experiences. The archive was assembled from files downloaded from the Department of Justice in March, but it was later discovered that many survivors’ names remained visible in the documents.

The process of creating the archive was marked by challenges, including difficulties in finding a suitable venue and concerns about controversy or retaliation. Several locations initially agreed to host the exhibit before backing out. The Tribeca gallery ultimately became the fifth venue approached.

The exhibition has sparked interest among visitors, including survivors of Epstein’s abuse network. Thousands of victims have been identified in connection with Epstein’s crimes, and one prominent survivor, Virginia Giuffre, died by suicide in April 2025.

Source: Al Jazeera