According to the specialists, the materials presented may indicate the existence of a transnational criminal network, as well as actions that could be classified as crimes against humanity.
The documents record actions that can be characterized as sexual slavery, forced disappearances, torture, as well as inhumane treatment and femicide.
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In their statement, experts noted that these crimes were carried out against a backdrop of racism, corruption, and extreme misogyny, which exacerbates the situation and makes it even more alarming.
International criminal law covers crimes such as sexual slavery, human trafficking, and acts of violence if they occur within the framework of a systematic attack on the civilian population. Specialists emphasize that the behavior recorded in the "Epstein dossier" may fall under these criteria and requires investigation at both national and international levels.
The disclosure of materials became possible due to the transparency law "Epstein dossier," which was signed on November 19, 2025. The U.S. Department of Justice presented a massive dataset on January 30, 2026, including over 3 million pages of documents, 2,000 video recordings, and 180,000 images.
However, experts expressed concern about serious violations in data handling: editing errors led to the leakage of confidential information about victims, which could have caused them additional harm before these records were retracted. At the same time, only one of Epstein's close associates is under investigation.
Experts noted that the mistakes made in disclosing information highlight the need for urgent and victim-centered procedures for handling sensitive materials to avoid re-traumatizing the victims.
According to them, the loss of confidentiality puts women at risk of persecution and stigmatization, while the inadequacy of investigations leaves many in a state of re-trauma.
UN experts urged U.S. authorities to correct the mistakes made, ensure full disclosure of information about the methods of the criminal network, guarantee compensation for victims, and put an end to impunity. They also emphasized the importance of abolishing statutes of limitations for serious crimes related to the activities of Jeffrey Epstein.
