US DOJ Publishes 3 Million More Documents in Epstein Case
Largest single release to date includes videos, images, and court records as Justice Department nears completion of Epstein Files Transparency Act obligations
U.S, Jan 31 : The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday released an additional three million documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case, expanding its public repository to more than six million pages. The disclosure includes court filings, FBI and DOJ records, news clippings, emails, over 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images, many extensively redacted to protect the identities of survivors.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the release represents one of the final steps under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation that required the DOJ to make all records related to the late convicted sex offender Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell publicly available. “Today’s release concludes a comprehensive review process to ensure transparency while protecting sensitive information,” Blanche told reporters.
The newly released materials contain references to public figures, including former Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, though the DOJ clarified that no individuals mentioned have been implicated in wrongdoing. Blanche emphasized that the department has not refused to prosecute anyone should credible evidence emerge.
The law originally gave the DOJ 30 days to review and release the files, but officials cited the unprecedented volume and need for redactions as reasons for the rolling disclosure schedule. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Blanche confirmed in a letter to Congress that the department has fulfilled its obligations under the Act.
However, some lawmakers remain skeptical. Representative Ro Khanna, a co-sponsor of the legislation, noted that the DOJ had identified over six million responsive pages but released roughly 3.5 million after review and redactions. He warned that withholding key documents could undermine public trust and pledged to examine the disclosures closely.
The latest release, the largest in the case so far, is expected to fuel continued public interest and scrutiny, though DOJ officials stressed that the disclosure is aimed at transparency, not closing the investigation.
