DOJ to release Epstein files under new law; hundreds of thousands of pages soon
DOJ to release Epstein files under new law; hundreds of thousands of pages soon
The DOJ will begin releasing Epstein files under a new law, starting with hundreds of thousands of pages now and more in coming weeks, while withholding certain personal details.
The US justice department plans to begin releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, in line with a law that won near-unanimous support in Congress. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department expects to publish several hundred thousand pages initially, with more documents to follow in the weeks ahead. The deadline created by the law was a political flashpoint, but it was signed into law by the president after he reevaluated his stance.
Not every page will be public on day one. The law allows the department to withhold personal information about Epstein's victims and any material that could jeopardize an active investigation. Officials say the balance aims to promote transparency while protecting those who could be harmed by disclosure.
The plan to release the files has drawn attention in Congress, with some lawmakers insisting the department must meet the deadline. Blanche said the public should expect more pages to be released in coming weeks. The decision to proceed comes amid ongoing debates over victim privacy and the public's right to know.
Whatever the pace, the move is seen as a test of government transparency in a case that has long raised questions about accountability and media interest in Epstein's activities and associates.
