How to Use Epstein Files Search
A comprehensive guide to searching and exploring 30,000+ declassified documents
Searching Documents
Basic Search
Type any word or name into the search box. Results are ranked by relevance and OCR quality.
- Single word:
Maxwell- finds all documents mentioning Maxwell - Multiple words:
Palm Beach- finds documents with both words
Advanced Search Operators
- Exact phrase:
"flight log"- use quotes to find exact phrases - OR search:
Andrew OR Clinton- finds documents with either term - AND search:
Epstein AND Maxwell- both terms must appear (default behavior)
Tip: Start with broad searches, then use quotes for specific phrases. Try alternate spellings if you don't find what you're looking for - OCR errors are common.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Browsing People
The "Browse People" tab shows 267 individuals identified in the documents. You can:
- Filter by category: Principal, Associate, Lawyer, Prosecutor, Staff, Family, Known
- Sort by: Most documents or alphabetically
- View profiles: Click any person to see their connections, timeline, and documents
Connections Map
The network graph shows relationships between people based on document co-occurrence:
- Node size: Larger nodes = more documents
- Line thickness: Thicker lines = more shared documents
- Colors: Different categories have different colors
- Interactions: Drag nodes, scroll to zoom, click to view profile
Note: A connection means two people appear in the same documents. It does NOT imply guilt, collaboration, or wrongdoing.
Features
Bookmarks
Save documents for later by clicking the Bookmark button or pressing B when viewing a document. Bookmarks are stored locally in your browser.
Notes
Add personal notes to any document by clicking the Notes button or pressing N. Notes are stored locally and can be exported as JSON.
Export
- Export CSV: Download search results as a CSV file
- Download: Download individual documents as text files
- Copy: Copy document text to clipboard
- Cite: Generate a citation for the document
Understanding OCR Quality
The documents were scanned and processed with Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Quality varies:
- Good OCR (green): Text is mostly readable and accurate
- Fair OCR (yellow): Some errors, but generally usable
- Poor OCR (red): Significant errors, may be difficult to read
By default, low-quality results are hidden. Check "Show low-quality OCR" to see all results.
Privacy
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