---
license: mit
language:
- en
tags:
- epstein
- epsteinfiles
- files
- epstein-files
size_categories:
- 100G<n<1T
configs:
- config_name: default
  data_files:
  - split: train
    path: "*.parquet"
---

# The Epstein Files Dataset

![Epstein-Header](assets/controversial_logo.png)

## Dataset Description

### Dataset Summary
This dataset comprises a curated collection of publicly available documents and related materials concerning Jeffrey Epstein. It includes unsealed court filings, FBI reports, DOJ publications, and other official investigative records. These files have been aggregated from reputable public sources, such as the U.S. Department of Justice Epstein Library, House Oversight Committee releases, and unsealed federal court documents.

The dataset is presented in processed formats, including extracted text from PDFs and binary representations of any associated audio, images, or videos, to facilitate research, analysis, and archival purposes. All content is derived from public domain materials, with no addition of new copyrighted elements. Any applied processing is released under the MIT License.

## Dataset Creation

### Processing Details
The data is stored in Apache Parquet format.
- **Text Extraction**: Automated extraction of text from PDF documents.
- **Multimedia Handling**: Audio, images, and videos are stored as binary blobs within the parquet structs.

### Recreate the Dataset
To recreate this dataset exactly as provided, refer to the GitHub repository at https://github.com/Nikityyy/Epstein-Files.

## Additional Information

### Licensing Information
Underlying documents are in the public domain per U.S. law. Processing contributions are licensed under MIT.

### Ethical Considerations
This dataset involves sensitive topics related to investigations of abuse and exploitation. Users are encouraged to handle the data responsibly, respecting privacy and legal standards.