Rep. Thomas Massie said documents reviewed in the Jeffrey Epstein files include material he described as a video sent by UAE businessman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, raising new questions about the content contained in the unredacted records now being examined by members of Congress.
Massie made the claim in public comments as lawmakers began reviewing millions of Epstein-related documents at the Justice Department under strict conditions that bar electronic devices.
He said the material he encountered was disturbing and underscored his call for greater transparency about what remains redacted or withheld from the public.
The Justice Department has not confirmed the nature of the material described by Massie or publicly verified the origin or context of any specific video referenced in the files.
DOJ officials have said the records contain a mix of communications, evidence collected during investigations, and third-party material that does not necessarily indicate wrongdoing by individuals named in the documents.
There has been no public allegation by federal authorities that Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem engaged in criminal conduct. Legal experts have stressed that being referenced in Epstein-related files does not imply involvement in illegal activity.
The Justice Department has said it is reviewing materials to protect victim identities and ongoing investigations while allowing congressional oversight of the unredacted records
