03.02.2026 08:52
A video of a plane that circulated after the release of the Epstein files by the U.S. Department of Justice in January 2026 has created a stir. It is claimed that the person in the footage taken on Epstein's private jet resembles Chris Tucker, who returned from a trip to Africa with Clinton in 2002, while Tucker has previously denied his role in the Epstein files, where his name had also come up.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released millions of pages of documents, over 2,000 videos, and 180,000 photographs related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. A large portion of this extensive material was published at the end of January 2026 and includes records mentioning high-profile names. However, officials emphasized that the images and documents are not direct evidence of a crime.
HE CLAIMED NOT TO BE INVOLVED IN ANY CRIME
In this context, a video circulating on the internet, allegedly taken on Epstein's private plane, has sparked new controversy. It was noted that the person in the footage resembles the famous actor Chris Tucker, but this has not been verified. Tucker's name appeared in the first batches of files released in 2025, along with flight records and photographs, but no official document has shown that he has been accused of any crime. Tucker had also stated that despite appearing in such footage before, he was not involved in any crime, and that the trip in the video took place in a context he was unaware of at the time.
Experts emphasize that most of the files released by the DOJ have been heavily redacted, which has created both curiosity and confusion among the public. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that it made extensive redactions to protect the identities and sensitive information of victims during the document release process, but there are criticisms that this process has not been effective everywhere.
THE IMAGES SPARKED DEBATE
This extensive document index includes dozens of flight manifests showing Jeffrey Epstein's social circle and flight history, along with photographs. However, experts point out that any video or photograph alone does not imply a criminal accusation, especially materials mentioning high-profile individuals need to be evaluated carefully.