DOJ Expands Review of Epstein Files, Extending Release Timeline
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently reviewing more than 5 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, significantly increasing previous estimates which were based on 300 GB of data.
About 400 DOJ lawyers are expected to assist with the process, including national security prosecutors and US attorneys' offices in New York and Florida.
This expansive review is expected to continue at least until January 20, surpassing the original December 19 congressional deadline for releasing the materials.
Manhattan federal prosecutors and the FBI have reportedly uncovered over 1 million additional documents, which may delay the public release by several weeks.
The DOJ cites compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, along with existing statutes and judicial orders, dictating that certain information must be redacted to protect victims.
The released materials have included FBI alerts regarding Epstein's activities involving minors dating back more than a decade, as well as some false leads such as a fake letter to Larry Nassar and a fake suicide video.
Additionally, an image displaying Epstein-related photos, including one of Donald Trump, was briefly removed and later restored on the DOJ disclosures website following concerns about exposing victims.
