US authorities have discovered more than a million more documents potentially related to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein that they plan to release in the coming days and weeks, officials say. The FBI and federal prosecutors in New York informed the Department of Justice (DoJ) of the discovery.
We have lawyers working around the clock to review and make the legally required redactions to protect victims, and we will release the documents as soon as possible, the DoJ said on Wednesday. The department mentioned it could take a few more weeks before all the files are released. This comes as the DoJ has faced scrutiny for not meeting the December 19 deadline mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, for releasing all related documents to the public.
Federal agencies are committed to complying fully with federal law and are under pressure to ensure transparency regarding Epstein's extensive criminal network. The newly discovered files come as part of ongoing batch releases of documents that include emails, photos, videos, and investigative materials. Critics have expressed concern over the significant redactions in previously released materials and have called for clearer communication regarding potential co-conspirators.
The recent discovery not only highlights the complexities of the ongoing investigations but raises further questions about who was involved in Epstein's crimes and how extensive the network may be. With the assurance from the DoJ to protect victim identities, stakeholders are eagerly awaiting information that could shed further light on this troubling case.
We have lawyers working around the clock to review and make the legally required redactions to protect victims, and we will release the documents as soon as possible, the DoJ said on Wednesday. The department mentioned it could take a few more weeks before all the files are released. This comes as the DoJ has faced scrutiny for not meeting the December 19 deadline mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, for releasing all related documents to the public.
Federal agencies are committed to complying fully with federal law and are under pressure to ensure transparency regarding Epstein's extensive criminal network. The newly discovered files come as part of ongoing batch releases of documents that include emails, photos, videos, and investigative materials. Critics have expressed concern over the significant redactions in previously released materials and have called for clearer communication regarding potential co-conspirators.
The recent discovery not only highlights the complexities of the ongoing investigations but raises further questions about who was involved in Epstein's crimes and how extensive the network may be. With the assurance from the DoJ to protect victim identities, stakeholders are eagerly awaiting information that could shed further light on this troubling case.
