Jane Doe v. Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey E. Epstein (2016 Lawsuit)
Allegations: An anonymous plaintiff (referred to as Jane Doe, later associated with the pseudonym Katie Johnson) accused Trump and Epstein of raping her in 1994 at Epstein's Manhattan residence when she was 13 years old.
Resolution/Investigation: The California suit was dismissed in May 2016 for failing to raise valid federal claims. The New York suit was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff on November 4, 2016, without prejudice, citing threats and fear for her safety.
Unverified Sexual Assault Allegations Compiled by the FBI (Referenced in 2025 FBI Memos)
Allegations: The files include a compilation of over a dozen anonymous or secondhand tips received by the FBI, many via its National Threat Operations Center around 2019-2021.
Resolution/Investigation: The FBI documented but did not substantiate these claims, noting their unverified nature. The DOJ explicitly stated in the file release that these allegations are "unfounded and false," with no credible evidence to pursue. No charges or further investigations resulted.
Allegations from Epstein Victim Interviews (FBI Notes from 2021)
Allegations: One Epstein victim told FBI investigators that Ghislaine Maxwell "presented" her to Trump at a New York party and later suggested to Trump that she was "available," implying potential availability for sexual encounters. The victim emphasized that "nothing happened" between her and Trump.
Resolution/Investigation: The FBI recorded the statement but found no evidence of wrongdoing by Trump. No further action was taken, as the victim confirmed no assault occurred. This reference in the files does not constitute a formal allegation against Trump and was not pursued.
FBI Tip Line Allegations During Epstein's 2019 Arrest
Allegations: The files include tips from an FBI 800-number hotline established after Epstein's 2019 arrest, with a few mentioning Trump. One example claimed a 13-year-old girl performed oral sex on Trump, bit him, and was slapped in response. These were part of hundreds of tips, many anonymous or speculative.
Resolution/Investigation: The tips were inadvertently included in the file release but received no follow-up, as they lacked credibility or verifiable details. The DOJ reiterated there is no credible evidence linking Trump to Epstein's crimes, and he appears on an FBI list of "people suspected of possible wrongdoing" solely due to such unsubstantiated tips, with no basis for ch
