Epstein Files: Justice Department Needs More Time to Process Release
- * Delayed Release & Legal Threats: The Justice Department is facing criticism and potential contempt hearings from lawmakers (Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie) for not fully releasing all...
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* Delayed Release & Legal Threats: The Justice Department is facing criticism and potential contempt hearings from lawmakers (Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie) for not fully releasing all Jeffrey Epstein files by the December 19th deadline, as legally required. Victims have also expressed outrage over the limited initial release.
* Redaction Efforts: The Justice Department is scrambling to redact the remaining files, even asking for volunteer prosecutors to help wiht the process. Redactions are intended to protect the identities of victims, among other reasons.
* Recent Releases: 30,000 records were released on Tuesday,marking the third drop of files since Friday.
* Trump Mentions: The latest release contains more references to Donald Trump, including an email stating he traveled on Epstein’s private jet more frequently than previously known, sometimes with a young woman.
* False Information: The released files also include fabricated content, such as a fake letter from Epstein to Larry Nassar and a fake video of Epstein’s suicide.
* DOJ Response to Sensationalism: A DOJ official, Todd blanche, acknowledged the “sensationalism and outright lies” surrounding the released files.