1 / 10A massive public installation featuring millions of pages of documents linked to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has opened in New York’s Tribeca neighbourhood. According to media reports, the pop-up library brings renewed attention to the long-running controversy surrounding Epstein, his associates, and the investigation into his sex-trafficking network. Here are the key details: (Image: Reuters)
2 / 10What is the Epstein files library? | According to Wired, the installation contains around 3.5 million pages of Epstein-related records released earlier this year by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The documents have been organised into more than 3,400 bound volumes. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 10Where is the exhibit located? | The exhibit is being hosted inside a two-storey gallery space in Tribeca in lower Manhattan, New York. However, the organisers have not publicly disclosed the exact address due to security concerns. (Image: AFP)
4 / 10When is it open to the public? | The pop-up installation opened on May 8 and will remain accessible until May 21. Wired reported that the exhibit is open through appointment-only entry. People interested in visiting must register in advance. Confirmed visitors receive the location details through email and text message before their scheduled visit. (Image: AFP)
5 / 10Who organised the exhibit? | The project has been organised by the Institute for Primary Facts, a nonprofit organisation that describes itself as focused on civic literacy through immersive public exhibits, according to Wired. (Image: AFP)
6 / 10Why is the exhibit drawing attention? | The installation includes a section called the “Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room”, which highlights the relationship timeline between Donald Trump and Epstein. The project website claims the exhibit is intended to keep public attention on the Epstein case and related controversies. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 10What else is displayed inside? | Wired reported that the exhibit includes a timeline tracing Trump and Epstein’s reported association from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s. There is also a tribute area with candles representing more than 1,200 victims linked to Epstein’s crimes. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 10Can everyone read the documents? | No. According to Wired, only journalists and law enforcement personnel are allowed to fully access and read the files because several names in the documents were not fully redacted. Other visitors can still view the memorial displays and timelines. (Image: Reuters)
9 / 10What have organisers said about the project? | David Garrett, one of the organisers, told Wired that the exhibit aims to show the scale of Epstein’s crimes and encourage accountability. He said the project is designed to help visitors understand the seriousness of the case and the importance of public scrutiny. (Image: Reuters)
10 / 10Who was Jeffrey Epstein? | Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender accused of running a large sex-trafficking operation involving minors. He was known for his connections with influential figures across politics, business, and academia. He died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial. (Image: AP)
