DIABOLICAL: THE EPSTEIN FILES

The ABC's special investigation into the massive release of over three million documents from the US Department of Justice opened my eyes further to the ongoing struggle of the victims of Epstein's sex-trafficking empire to obtain justice.

The documentary highlighted the legal and political ripple effects and the systemic failure of institutions and systems that allowed Epstein to operate with impunity for decades.

Key figures in the story presented their experiences, challenging the 'official' narrative by the Trump administration. Dr. Baden a highly prominent forensic pathologist and former Chief Medical Examiner of New York City was hired by Jeffrey Epstein's brother, Mark Epstein, to observe the autopsy and conduct an independent investigation. Dr Baden reported that in his 50 year career he had never seen a suicidal hanging consistent with the type of fracture of neck bones and the rope mark on Jeffery Epstein's neck.

Further observations on the 'suicide' include the fact that Epstein's cell-mate was removed from his cell that night. Also, the security cameras were either switched off or were malfunctioning, so no video evidence was available. Epstein's defence lawyer reported that his client was in reasonable spirits before his death. Others who knew him well said Epstein was hopeful of beating the charges and had not given up hope.

The testimony of the victims of Epstein's sexual abuse was overwhelming, evidencing a consistent pattern of grooming and entrapment. 

A high note of the documentary was the rare moment of overwhelming bipartisan unity in the US Congress, when the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed with a nearly unanimous vote before being signed into law on November 19, 2025. Prior to the vote, Donald Trump allegedly phoned the three female Republican Senators who had courageously added their names to the those wanting the files to be released. The phone calls were made at 5 am with Trump insisting, with expletives, they withdraw their support.

If you missed the documentary last night you can stream the full 90-minute special on ABC iView. Definitely worth watching.