The release of thousands of pages of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has left some who were anxiously awaiting the files disappointed.
By law, the DOJ had to make all materials public by the end of Friday. But only some have been released, many with numerous redactions.
The lawmakers who pushed for these documents to see the light of day have described the DOJ's efforts as insincere, and some legal experts say that the redactions may only fuel ongoing conspiracy theories.
We just want all of the evidence of these crimes out there, Epstein survivor Liz Stein told the BBC.
Survivors like Stein and Marina Lacerda have raised concerns about the release’s lack of transparency and the possibility of a “slow roll-out of incomplete information.” They worry that much of what is crucial will remain redacted.
Recent files include a photo of Epstein's confidante Ghislaine Maxwell outside Downing Street and documents claiming Epstein introduced a 14-year-old girl to Donald Trump.
Initial response from the DOJ indicates they are following the law regarding redactions; however, these measures only seem to intensify skepticism amidst calls for full transparency.
