EFTA02858495 FBI FD-302 Interview: Fourth Witness Interview in Jeffrey Epstein Investigation (October 16, 2019)
Overview
The FBI FD-302 interview dated October 16, 2019 documents a fourth interview conducted with a protected witness during the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The interview was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and focused on abuse the witness alleged she experienced at the hands of Epstein and individuals connected to him.
During the interview, investigators discussed the scope and goals of the ongoing investigation and sought additional information regarding individuals associated with Epstein. The witness also referenced earlier allegations involving Donald Trump and explained that the alleged contact occurred when she was a minor and was facilitated through her association with Epstein.
The document is part of the U.S. Department of Justice Epstein Files collection, which contains investigative records gathered during federal inquiries into Epstein’s trafficking network.
Source document: FBI FD-302 Interview Report – Oct. 16, 2019.
Context
An FD-302 is the standard form used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to summarize witness interviews conducted during criminal investigations. These reports record statements made by witnesses and investigative observations but are not sworn testimony.
In this fourth interview, the witness informed investigators that she had recently begun working with attorneys regarding a pending civil case related to the events she previously described. She told investigators she wanted to be transparent about the legal matter in case it created a conflict of interest during the interview process.
The witness declined to have the interview audio recorded but agreed to continue the conversation with investigators.
Discussion of Statutes of Limitation
During the interview, the witness expressed concern that the alleged abuse had occurred many years earlier and questioned whether any legal action could still be taken.
She asked investigators what the purpose of the interview was given that statutes of limitation for potential federal crimes might have expired. Investigators explained that the goal of the interview was to give victims of crime the opportunity to tell their story and to document their experiences as part of the ongoing investigation.
The agents also explained that they intended to keep the discussion focused on abuse the witness reported experiencing at the hands of individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein.
Allegations Involving Donald Trump
The interview record notes that the witness had previously stated she had sexual contact with Donald Trump while she was a minor and that the contact was facilitated through her association with Jeffrey Epstein.
During the October 2019 interview, investigators asked whether she felt comfortable providing additional details regarding those interactions. The witness again questioned whether discussing the information would have any practical outcome given the possibility that criminal statutes of limitation had already passed.
The interview record indicates that the witness was uncertain about continuing to discuss those details at that time.
Outcome of the Interview
The agents suggested that the witness take time to consider whether she wished to continue speaking with investigators. They advised her that she could return later to provide additional information if she chose to do so.
The witness agreed to consider the request and the interview concluded shortly afterward.
Investigative Significance
This interview illustrates the challenges investigators often face when examining historical allegations involving Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. Many alleged incidents occurred decades earlier, raising legal questions related to statutes of limitation and the availability of evidence.
Despite these challenges, federal investigators continued collecting testimony from witnesses in order to document allegations connected to Epstein’s trafficking network and to identify potential patterns of abuse and facilitation by associates.
The interview also highlights the importance of survivor testimony in understanding the broader scope of the Epstein case and the network of individuals who may have been involved in or aware of the activities described in witness accounts.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice — FBI FD-302 Interview Report (Oct. 16, 2019)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation — FD-302 Interview Report System
- Jeffrey Epstein — EpsteinWiki Knowledge Base
- Ghislaine Maxwell — EpsteinWiki Knowledge Base