NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Friday, December 12, 2025
Dec 13, 2025
Newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate stir controversy as they reveal connections to powerful figures. In Washington, dramatic rescues unfold amid severe flooding, with efforts from the National Guard. A troubling acid attack in Georgia leaves a woman hospitalized, while shocking footage shows a delivery driver using pepper spray on food. As travel plans face disruption from an incoming storm, the Rockettes celebrate a century of performance, showcasing their enduring legacy.
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Photos Raise Questions, Not Proof
- New photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show him with many powerful figures but do not by themselves show illegal activity.
- The images deepen scrutiny as the Justice Department faces a deadline to release related files next week.
Congress Releases Trove To Increase Pressure
- House Democrats released part of a 95,000-photo trove from Epstein's estate to spotlight his ties to powerful men.
- The committee also plans to release bank documents soon, increasing public pressure on the DOJ.
Coach Arrested After Alleged Apartment Confrontation
- The fired Michigan football coach appeared on Zoom from jail after prosecutors say he barged into a staffer's apartment and threatened suicide with knives and scissors.
- He was released on $25,000 bond with a GPS tracker and no-contact orders pending further investigation.
