The Justice Department has just dropped a massive stash of documents, comprising hundreds of thousands of pages, detailing the cases involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. This release was made through their public website on Friday, alongside an announcement that even more files will be shared soon.
This file dump comes in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law that was recently enacted requiring the DOJ to release all non-classified information related to these notorious cases within 30 days.
The released documents stem from various agencies, including the DOJ, FBI, and Southern District of New York. They likely contain both public and restricted details about Epstein, who was a registered sex offender and faced charges of sex trafficking minors before his death in prison in 2019, classified by officials as a suicide.
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The new law mandates the DOJ to also publish flight logs, internal communications regarding the cases, data surrounding Epstein’s death, and details about individuals or businesses that were connected to Epstein’s trafficking and financial web.
It’s essential to note that while the documents were issued, certain sections were redacted for various reasons, primarily to protect the privacy of victims, prevent disclosure of child pornography, and to safeguard ongoing probes or legal actions. Furthermore, the law allows the government to withhold any information considered vital for national security or foreign relations.
With the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed into law by President Donald Trump on November 19, the due date for these documents is set for December 19.
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has faced criticism for not meeting the initial deadline, noting that the batch released on Friday isn’t complete. He expects that “hundreds of thousands of additional” pages will be uploaded in the weeks ahead. Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, from New York, mentioned that Democrats are collaborating with Epstein’s victims’ attorneys and independent legal advisors to handle the impending influx of documents.
This story is developing. Stay tuned for updates.
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