Jeffrey Epstein files: U.S. DOJ releases more than 3 million pages

The U.S. Department of Justice resumed releasing records related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, disclosing more than 3 million pages along with thousands of videos and images while redacting sensitive personal information.

The U.S. Department of Justice resumed releasing files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein after missing a congressional deadline in December. The disclosures were made under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and follow a multiweek review of materials. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department released more than 3 million pages, over 2,000 videos and about 180,000 images. Officials said records containing personal identifying information or material that would be a clear invasion of privacy were redacted or withheld. Key points: - The Justice Department missed the Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress and later resumed releases. - Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the disclosure of more than 3 million pages, 2,000+ videos and about 180,000 images. - The department assigned hundreds of lawyers to review records before release. - Redactions and withheld material reduced the public volume from about six million pages to roughly three million. Summary: The disclosures make a large body of material public while maintaining redactions to protect sensitive personal information. Undetermined at this time.