The US justice department says it will begin releasing long-awaited files related to Jeffrey Epstein as mandated by a new law, though not all documents will be made public on Friday. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that 'several hundred thousand pages' would be released initially, with more to follow in the weeks ahead.
The deadline set by the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump after initially opposing the release. This act requires the government to disclose all unclassified records tied to Epstein's investigation and prosecution. However, heavy redactions are expected in the released materials.
Prior to this release, batches of documents and photos from Epstein's estate were published by House Democrats without context, featuring notable public figures, including Trump and former presidents. Lawmakers have been reviewing about 20,000 documents and 95,000 photos while ensuring potential victims' identities are protected. It's important to note that being included in these files does not necessarily imply wrongdoing, as many individuals have denied any involvement in Epstein's illegal activities.
The deadline set by the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump after initially opposing the release. This act requires the government to disclose all unclassified records tied to Epstein's investigation and prosecution. However, heavy redactions are expected in the released materials.
Prior to this release, batches of documents and photos from Epstein's estate were published by House Democrats without context, featuring notable public figures, including Trump and former presidents. Lawmakers have been reviewing about 20,000 documents and 95,000 photos while ensuring potential victims' identities are protected. It's important to note that being included in these files does not necessarily imply wrongdoing, as many individuals have denied any involvement in Epstein's illegal activities.
