"The release, which in the 3 million pages includes more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, comes more than 40 days after the agency was legally required to release the full set of files involving the disgraced financier, in compliance with federal law. The department instead opted for a piecemeal rollout of the files, prompting backlash."
"U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday's release marks the end of a "very comprehensive" records review process to "ensure transparency to the American people and compliance" with the federal law - known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act - mandating the release."
"President Donald Trump signed a bill into law in November requiring the DOJ to make publicly available "all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein," including materials related to Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell."
The U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including over 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. The release occurred more than 40 days after the DOJ was legally required to publish the full set of files. The department initially issued the materials piecemeal, generating public backlash. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche characterized the release as concluding a very comprehensive review aimed at ensuring transparency and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The DOJ reports a cumulative release of approximately 3.5 million pages. The law requires disclosure of unclassified records related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and set a 30-day compliance deadline.
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