Massive FBI Scandal: Secret “Prohibited Access” Tool Used to Conceal Evidence in High-Profile Investigations
Recently declassified documents and whistleblower testimonies reveal that FBI officials used a hidden Sentinel system function to block access to crucial evidence in politically sensitive investigations—including Crossfire Hurricane, Hunter Biden, and possibly Jeffrey Epstein.
A major scandal is unraveling inside the FBI. New information confirms that certain high-level agents exploited a little-known feature in the bureau’s case management system, Sentinel, called “Prohibited Access.” This function allowed insiders to hide documents and evidence from regular internal searches, effectively concealing critical material from other FBI personnel and, potentially, congressional oversight.
What Is the “Prohibited Access” Function?
Sentinel is the FBI’s digital case management platform, housing millions of investigative records. The system includes a hidden feature known as “Prohibited Access”, reportedly accessible only to a limited number of senior officials.
According to reports and a letter from Senator Chuck Grassley, this feature was used to hide documents by filtering them out of keyword searches. For example, if an agent searched for “Epstein” or “Burisma,” the system could return false negatives, failing to show files that were intentionally hidden.
What Cases Were Involved?
The newly surfaced information points to at least three major areas of concern:
- Crossfire Hurricane: The probe into alleged Trump-Russia collusion may have been tainted by document suppression involving Fusion GPS and the Steele Dossier.
- Hunter Biden and Burisma: Files related to Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings were also reportedly buried using the same method.
- Jeffrey Epstein: While not officially confirmed, independent sources suggest Epstein-related data was similarly affected.
Political Fallout
Senator Chuck Grassley has called for immediate action and full transparency, stating that internal manipulation of records «poses a direct threat to the justice system.» Prominent Trump allies such as Kash Patel, Dan Bongino, and Pam Bondi claim this is part of a broader Deep State strategy to obstruct investigations under a future Trump administration.
Consequences for the FBI
The ability to selectively hide federal evidence raises serious concerns about the credibility and integrity of FBI operations. Lawmakers and civil rights groups are calling for an independent audit, internal reforms, and stronger congressional oversight.
There’s currently a MASSIVE scandal going on at the FBI.
— ᶜᵒᵐᵐᵉⁿᵗᵃʳʸ Barron Trump🇺🇸 (@BarronTNews_) June 5, 2025
Nefarious elements within the FBI manipulated the case management database, aka “Sentinel”, which allowed select agents to conceal evidence pertaining to cases by keyword.
This “prohibited access” function essentially…
Sources:
- The Federalist – “The FBI’s Ability to Disappear Evidence Calls for Transparency”
https://thefederalist.com/2025/06/04/the-fbis-ability-to-disappear-evidence-calls-for-transparency-stat - The Federalist – “U.S. Attorney Vetting Evidence of Biden Corruption Didn’t Know of FBI’s Ability to Hide Documents”
https://thefederalist.com/2025/06/03/u-s-attorney-vetting-evidence-of-biden-corruption-did-not-know-of-fbis-ability-to-hide-documents - Conservative Treehouse – “FBI Record System Includes ‘Prohibited Access’ Files Controlled by Senior Officials”
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/05/31/details-surface-of-fbi-record-system-containing-prohibited-access-files-exclusively-controlled-by-7th-floor-fbi-officials - FBI Official Page – Technical Overview of Sentinel
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/freedom-of-information-privacy-act/department-of-justice-fbi-privacy-impact-assessments/sentinel - Senator Chuck Grassley – Official Statements and Releases
https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases