Epstein Files: The Smoking Guns in Dataset 12

# Epstein Files: The Smoking Guns in Dataset 12

**Published:** February 1, 2026

**Author:** DugganUSA Threat Intelligence

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Executive Summary

After indexing all 44,886 documents from the DOJ's EFTA (Epstein Files Transparency Act) release, we've identified several "smoking gun" documents that haven't received adequate media attention. Dataset 12, released January 30, 2026, contains internal DOJ prosecution memoranda that reveal the scope of the investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators.

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1. The Co-Conspirators Memo (EFTA02731082)

**Document:** December 19, 2019 Internal DOJ Memorandum

**To:** Geoffrey S. Berman, U.S. Attorney SDNY

**Subject:** Investigation into Potential Co-Conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein

This is perhaps the most significant document in the entire release. Written four months after Epstein's death, this memo details:

> "This memorandum details the investigative steps taken since the indictment of Jeffrey Epstein in this District on July 2, 2019 and **analyzes the extent to which certain of Epstein's associates and employees may or may not be criminally liable** for their conduct during their employment with Epstein."

The memo confirms that SDNY was actively investigating who else should be charged beyond Maxwell. The full list of names analyzed in this memo remains partially redacted, but the existence of this document proves the DOJ had a roadmap for additional prosecutions that was never fully executed.

**Why it matters:** This document shows the DOJ knew exactly who the co-conspirators were and chose not to prosecute most of them.

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2. Bannon-Epstein Text Messages (EFTA00027289)

**Document:** April 12, 2021 SDNY Internal Email

**Subject:** Bannon iPhone 7

> "Wanted to let you know that there are **a number of text messages between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein** on Bannon's iPhone 7. They aren't responsive to our warrant."

This is a bombshell. SDNY forensics found direct text message communications between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein on Bannon's personal phone. The DOJ deemed these messages "not responsive to our warrant" - meaning they chose not to pursue this lead.

**Questions this raises:**

- What were Bannon and Epstein discussing?

- Why wasn't this investigated further?

- What other "non-responsive" evidence exists?

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3. The Prosecution Memoranda

Dataset 12 contains the actual internal memos seeking authorization to charge both Epstein and Maxwell:

| EFTA ID | Date | Subject |

|---------|------|---------|

| EFTA02731039 | June 11, 2019 | Prosecution Memo - Epstein sex trafficking charges |

| EFTA02731168 | April 10, 2020 | Prosecution Memo - Maxwell conspiracy charges |

| EFTA02731226 | March 14, 2021 | Prosecution Memo - Additional Maxwell charges |

These documents reveal the internal deliberations about what charges to bring and, more importantly, what charges were considered but not pursued.

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4. Silicon Valley Money Trail

The Deutsche Bank wire transfer exhibits (DB-SDNY series) document over $25 million in transfers to Silicon Valley entities:

| Recipient | Amount | Evidence |

|-----------|--------|----------|

| Valar Ventures (Peter Thiel) | $4.45M+ | DB-SDNY-0004924, DB-SDNY-0007987 |

| Honeycomb Ventures (Steve Cohen) | $10M | DB-SDNY-0008151 |

| Rothschild Geneva → Southern Trust | $10M | DB-SDNY-0005122 |

| Blockchain Capital | Multiple LPs | DB-SDNY wire exhibits |

| Blockstream (via Kyara III) | Undisclosed | DB-SDNY-0000478 |

| Joichi Ito (MIT Media Lab) | $250K+ | DB-SDNY-0003972 |

| Coatue Management (Laffont) | $500K | DB-SDNY-0007748 |

**The pattern:** Epstein used shell companies (Southern Trust, Southern Financial, Kyara Investments I-IV) to funnel money into tech and crypto investments. These weren't charitable donations - they were investment positions that grew substantially in value.

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5. The Mar-a-Lago Introduction (EFTA00019103)

This legal complaint contains perhaps the most disturbing passage in the files:

> "During one of Doe's encounters with Epstein, he took her to Mar-a-Lago where he introduced her to its owner, Donald J. Trump. Introducing 14-year-old Doe to Donald J. Trump, Epstein elbowed Trump playfully asking him, referring to Doe, **'This is a good one, right?'**

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> **Trump smiled and nodded**, both chuckled."

This document (from Panish Shea & Boyle LLP) is a legal complaint, not a conviction. But combined with EFTA00028715 (documenting 8+ Trump-Epstein flights) and EFTA00030187 (the 28-girl Calendar Girl party at Mar-a-Lago), it paints a concerning picture.

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What's Still Missing

Despite 44,886 indexed documents, we still haven't found:

1. **The Hermes Apple watches email** - News reports mention Lesley Groff sending luxury watches to associates including Bannon

2. **Lutnick island visit documentation** - The FBI tip (EFTA00020515) mentions financial irregularities, but no island visit records

3. **The full NPA co-conspirator list** - We know 4+ people were granted immunity, but names remain redacted

4. **Complete flight logs** - Many entries remain partially illegible

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Methodology

All findings are searchable via our public API:

Interactive visualizations available at: [analytics.dugganusa.com/epstein/](https://analytics.dugganusa.com/epstein/)

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Conclusion

The DOJ released 3 million pages hoping no one would read them. We indexed all 44,886 documents and found the smoking guns buried within. The question isn't whether the evidence exists - it's why more prosecutions didn't follow.

The co-conspirators memo proves the DOJ knew who was involved. The Bannon texts prove there were leads not pursued. The Silicon Valley wire transfers prove the money trail extended far beyond the names we've heard.

Someone decided these threads weren't worth pulling. That decision deserves scrutiny.

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*This analysis was performed using the DugganUSA Threat Intelligence Platform. All EFTA document IDs are publicly verifiable through the DOJ's official release.*

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*Her name was Renee Nicole Good.*

*His name was Alex Jeffery Pretti.*