← NewsAll
Justice Department releases more than 3 million pages from Jeffrey Epstein files
Summary
The Justice Department posted over 3 million pages plus thousands of images and videos from its Jeffrey Epstein files, saying extensive review and redactions were required; congressional Democrats and the House Oversight Committee say the release appears incomplete and are seeking additional records.
Content
Federal officials released a large set of records tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department posted more than 3 million document pages, over 2,000 videos and roughly 180,000 images. The disclosure follows the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires agencies to open investigative files related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Congressional Democrats and the House Oversight Committee say the release is partial and continue to press for more material.
Key details:
- The Justice Department says it reviewed millions of pages and posted more than 3 million pages along with thousands of videos and images.
- Officials say extensive redactions were made and material containing personally identifying information for victims was withheld from public release.
- Congressional Democrats note the department identified over 6 million potentially responsive pages and say only about half were released after review.
- Some records include diplomatic correspondence and records showing prosecutors sought to interview Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, while his lawyers declined to make him available.
- The House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena for unredacted files that has not been fulfilled, and prosecutors said some material is being held while courts provide further guidance.
Summary:
Officials describe the release as a significant production of records but say substantial redactions and withholding were necessary to protect personal information and ongoing matters. Further documents remain under review or withheld while the Justice Department engages with victims, courts and congressional requests, and the timeline for additional disclosures is undetermined at this time.
