What is the U.S. Department of State's role in the Epstein files?

The U.S. Department of State appears in the Epstein files primarily through its Diplomatic Security Service, which coordinated with law enforcement on revoking Jeffrey Epstein's passport after his July 2019 arrest. Internal emails from the DSS New York Field Office show discussions about passport revocation as part of bail and travel restriction enforcement.

Did the State Department investigate Jeffrey Epstein's passports?

Yes. The Diplomatic Security Service, the law enforcement arm of the State Department, was involved in passport-related investigations. Epstein had multiple U.S. passports issued over the years, and a fake Austrian passport bearing his photo but listing the name 'Marius Fortelni' was discovered in his Manhattan residence. State Department records spanning from the early 1980s to 2019 documented his extensive international travel.

Why was Epstein's passport revoked by the State Department?

Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges, the State Department coordinated on revoking his U.S. passport to enforce travel restrictions and bail conditions. Additionally, under the International Megan's Law passed in 2016, the government gained authority to revoke passports of registered sex offenders, who must then reapply for special passports carrying a notice of their status.

What is the U.S. Department of State's role in the Epstein files?

The U.S. Department of State appears in the Epstein files primarily through its Diplomatic Security Service, which coordinated with law enforcement on revoking Jeffrey Epstein's passport after his July 2019 arrest. Internal emails from the DSS New York Field Office show discussions about passport revocation as part of bail and travel restriction enforcement.

Did the State Department investigate Jeffrey Epstein's passports?

Yes. The Diplomatic Security Service, the law enforcement arm of the State Department, was involved in passport-related investigations. Epstein had multiple U.S. passports issued over the years, and a fake Austrian passport bearing his photo but listing the name 'Marius Fortelni' was discovered in his Manhattan residence. State Department records spanning from the early 1980s to 2019 documented his extensive international travel.

Why was Epstein's passport revoked by the State Department?

Following Epstein's arrest in July 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges, the State Department coordinated on revoking his U.S. passport to enforce travel restrictions and bail conditions. Additionally, under the International Megan's Law passed in 2016, the government gained authority to revoke passports of registered sex offenders, who must then reapply for special passports carrying a notice of their status.

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The U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service was actively involved in the investigation surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's arrest in July 2019, coordinating with law enforcement on passport revocation matters.

The Department appears in four documents, primarily as internal communications from the Diplomatic Security Service's New York Field Office regarding passport revocation decisions after Epstein's arrest. Two substantive mentions (EFTA00018178, EFTA00018438) show direct DSS involvement in coordinating Epstein's passport revocation following his July 2019 arrest. The other mentions are incidental: one lists the Department among organizations served in a court case (EFTA00032303), and another references a former Trump appointee's unrelated legal matter (EFTA00032691).

Key Highlights

•Diplomatic Security Service coordinated with FBI on revoking Epstein's U.S. passport after his July 10, 2019 arrest
•DSS New York Field Office communications show active involvement in passport enforcement decisions related to travel restrictions and bail conditions
•The Department's role was institutional/investigative rather than indicating any direct relationship with Epstein
•State Department records show Epstein had multiple passports issued over decades, with a fake Austrian passport discovered in his Manhattan townhouse

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Books for Further Reading

The Department of State of the United States. How It Was Formed, What Are Its Duties, and How It Is Run

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Document Mentions (4)

EFTA00018178 - EFTA00018179

1 mention

e if he is released on bail there will be a travel restriction imposed/surrender of his passport. Thanks. ASAC EFTA00018178 --- PAGE BREAK --- U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service New York Field Office From: Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 10:14 PM To: Cc: Subject: RE: Epstein Passport ■ Happ

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EFTA00018438 - EFTA00018440

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ent would like to revoke his U.S. passport. Thanks. • EFTA00018438 --- PAGE BREAK --- Assistant Special Agent in Charge New York Field Office U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service Official UNCLASSIFIED From: Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 10:13 PM Subject: RE: Epstein Passport ■ Happy to be i

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EFTA00032303 - EFTA00032306

1 mention

ls for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Department of Labor EFTA00032305 --- PAGE BREAK --- U.S. Department of State U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. Forest Service U.S. Supreme Court

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