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Epstein Files Explorer

A comprehensive, searchable database of publicly available information from the Epstein/Maxwell case. Interactive timeline, network graph of connections, full-text document search, and investigative tools for journalists and researchers.

Live Site: epstein.arialabs.ai

Features

🔍 Person Search

  • Search through 100+ individuals connected to the case
  • Filter by role: Defendant, Victim, Associate, Mentioned
  • View detailed profiles with document mentions and flight log appearances
  • Explore connections between individuals

📄 Document Search

  • Browse court filings, depositions, flight logs, and email correspondence
  • Filter by document type and date
  • Search by keywords and related persons
  • Links to original source documents where available

🕸️ Interactive Connection Graph

  • Visual network graph of relationships
  • Interactive zoom, pan, and filtering
  • Color-coded by role
  • Connection strength indicators
  • Touch-friendly mobile interface

📅 Timeline

  • Chronological view of key events (1990-2024)
  • Filter by event type and search
  • Source citations for all entries
  • Related persons for each event

✈️ Flight Logs

  • Searchable database of private jet manifests
  • Passenger cross-references
  • Date and route information

Tech Stack

  • Framework: Next.js 16 (React 19)
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS 4
  • Testing: Vitest + Testing Library
  • Deployment: Cloudflare Pages
  • Type Safety: TypeScript

Environment Variables

Variable Required Description
OPENROUTER_API_KEY Yes (for research features) OpenRouter API key for Perplexity Sonar research. Get yours at openrouter.ai.

Perplexity Research Integration

The research utility uses Perplexity Sonar Deep Research via OpenRouter to surface new developments in the Epstein case.

Run research

# Deep research (sonar-deep-research, thorough)
OPENROUTER_API_KEY=sk-or-... pnpm research

# Fast search (sonar, quick live search)
OPENROUTER_API_KEY=sk-or-... pnpm research:fast

# Research a specific topic
OPENROUTER_API_KEY=sk-or-... pnpm research -- --topic "Maxwell appeal 2025"

# Add results to the human review queue
OPENROUTER_API_KEY=sk-or-... pnpm research:queue

Results are written to public/research-updates.json and can optionally be fed into the existing review queue workflow for human review before applying.

Development

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run development server
npm run dev

# Run tests
npm run test

# Build for production
npm run build

Data Sources

All data compiled from publicly available sources:

  • DOJ Epstein Files (Dec 2025 - Feb 2026 releases)
  • Court Documents - Unsealed filings from Giuffre v. Maxwell (Jan 2024)
  • Wikipedia - "Epstein files" and "List of people named in the Epstein files"
  • Business Insider - Epstein's black books (2004 & 1997)
  • Flight Logs - Lolita Express manifests, unsealed in court proceedings
  • Congressional Records - House Oversight Committee releases
  • Verified News Sources - Major media outlets with primary source verification

Disclaimer

Appearance in this database does NOT imply wrongdoing. Many individuals listed were:

  • Social acquaintances or business contacts
  • Mentioned in passing in documents
  • Had no knowledge of illegal activities
  • Have denied all allegations

This resource is for research and educational purposes only. All claims are linked to publicly available source documents.

Contributing

This project prioritizes:

  • Accuracy - All entries must link to verifiable sources
  • Neutrality - Fact-driven, not speculative
  • Completeness - Comprehensive coverage of public records
  • Accessibility - Mobile-friendly, fast, searchable

Corrections and additions welcome via pull requests.

Legal Compliance

  • All data is from public domain sources
  • DMCA compliance process in place
  • Respects privacy of non-public figures
  • No hosting of restricted documents

Roadmap

See EPIC: Comprehensive Epstein Investigation Explorer v1.0 for planned features:

  • Expanded document OCR and indexing
  • API access for journalists
  • Advanced search filters
  • Data export (CSV/JSON)
  • Community fact-checking
  • Mobile app

License

Data: Public domain (from public records)
Code: MIT License

Contact

Maintained by Aria Labs
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