U.S. Justice Department Releases Millions of Pages of Epstein Files
The U.S. Justice Department announced the release of more than 3 million pages of investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, including over 2,000 videos and at least 180,000 images. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche made the disclosure at a press briefing, stating that the documents were published under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and posted on the department’s official website. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The release represents one of the largest document disclosures tied to the long-running investigations of Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The files include records covering decades of inquiries, interviews, and evidence gathered by federal authorities. Blanche said redactions were made to protect the identities of potential victims and to comply with legal protections. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Documents in the release include correspondence involving high-profile individuals and information previously undisclosed in earlier batches. The release was carried out after months of political and legal pressure following deadlines set by Congress. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The Justice Department’s announcement follows criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups concerning the pace and completeness of past releases. Officials maintained that protective redactions were necessary in accordance with federal law and to safeguard sensitive material. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
