Millions of new files relating to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice, the largest number of documents shared by the government since a law mandated their release last year. The release includes three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos that were made public on Friday.
This extensive document release followed a six-week delay by the Department of Justice, which missed a legal deadline set by President Donald Trump that required all Epstein-related documents to be shared with the public. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that this release concluded a comprehensive review process aimed at ensuring transparency.
The files include critical details about Epstein's prison time, a psychological report, and investigative records regarding Ghislaine Maxwell, who was implicated in his trafficking activities. Furthermore, these files reveal his exchanges with several high-profile individuals, including emails with a person referred to as 'The Duke' regarding meetings at Buckingham Palace and offers to introduce high-profile friends to an unnamed 26-year-old Russian woman.
Additionally, Epstein’s financial dealings are drawn into light, including a £10,000 payment to Lord Mandelson’s husband, and numerous references to Donald Trump appear throughout the documents, underscoring the financier's connections to powerful figures.
Despite the release, significant portions of documents remain redacted, with both Democrats and the public questioning the completeness of the information disclosed. Congressman Roh Khanna voiced concerns over two and a half million pages still withheld, which raises questions about the depth of the DOJ's transparency efforts in this heavily scrutinized case.
The ongoing saga surrounding Epstein’s files continues to provoke debate over accountability and the relationship between privilege and justice.
