Anderson Cooper 360 Dozens Of FBI Records Missing From Epstein Files
Feb 26, 2026
Kara Scannell, CNN investigative reporter who explains how serial-number reviews exposed missing FBI interview reports. Andrew McCabe, former FBI deputy director who analyzes bureau travel norms and use of agency aircraft. They discuss missing Epstein-related records, the serial-number evidence, and questions around FBI director travel and whistleblower claims.
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Missing FBI Interviews Reveal Gaps In Epstein Files
- DOJ-released Epstein files are incomplete and an evidence log shows about 90 of 325 FBI 302 witness interviews are missing.
- Among the missing are three 302s tied to a woman who alleged Epstein abused her from age 13 and accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, raising transparency concerns.
Accuser's Multiple Interviews Are Not Publicly Available
- A woman told FBI agents in 2019 that Epstein repeatedly abused her starting at about age 13 and showed a photo of Trump with Epstein.
- The Maxwell evidence log notes three additional 302s and interview notes for this alleged victim that are not in the public release.
Early Epstein Releases Disappointed Partisan Inspectors
- After Attorney General Garland promised a "truckload of evidence" would be released, right-wing influencers inspected binders labeled "phase one" and found little new material.
- That February release disappointed those expecting revelations.