"The highly anticipated Epstein files have so far landed with a thud as page after page of documents have been blacked out, with many nearly totally redacted. While hundreds of thousands of documents have been released so far on the Justice Department's site housing the information, there isn't that much to see. "Simply releasing a mountain of blacked out pages violates the spirit of transparency and the letter of the law," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement."
"One document listed thousands of names with their contact information redacted, including Donald Trump as well as Ivana and Ivanka Trump. Numerous celebrities were also in that document, such as Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger and the late pop idol Michael Jackson, who also appeared in photos with Epstein. Former Senators John Kerry and George Mitchell were on the list as were Jes Staley, a former JPMorgan and Barclays executive, and Leon Black, a cofounder and former CEO of Apollo Global Management."
The Justice Department released hundreds of thousands of Epstein-related pages that are largely redacted, with many documents containing extensive or complete blackouts. Senate leaders criticized the releases as violating transparency and legal requirements. One file labeled "Grand Jury NY" was reportedly entirely redacted. A document listed thousands of names with contact details removed, including Donald Trump, Ivana Trump, Ivanka Trump, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, John Kerry, George Mitchell, Jes Staley and Leon Black. Presence on lists does not by itself indicate misconduct. Staley acknowledged sexual contact with an Epstein staff member, and Black left Apollo amid scrutiny of his ties. Numerous businesses and locations are also referenced.
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