US authorities have discovered more than a million additional documents potentially related to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein that they plan to release soon, according to official reports.
The FBI and federal prosecutors in New York have notified the Department of Justice (DoJ) about this significant find. Legal teams are currently working tirelessly to ensure the legally required redactions are implemented to protect victims' identities before the documents are made public.
The DoJ informed that it may take a few more weeks to fully release the files, following criticism over the failure to meet previous deadlines set by new legislation. The DoJ is committed to abiding by federal law and has stressed its intention to release documents amid ongoing scrutiny.
This massive influx of files comes after the justice department had already begun releasing thousands of documents related to their investigations into Epstein, including some that were heavily redacted. These prior documents have been unveiled in batches, with reports indicating that many more documents remain unreleased.
Lawmakers have expressed frustration over the significant redactions, which they believe hinder transparency related to Epstein's extensive network of influential associates. Following Congress's passing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by President Trump, the DoJ is legally mandated to release documentation while still safeguarding victim identities.
With the revelation of 10 possible co-conspirators linked to Epstein, discussions surrounding accountability deepen, as both victims and lawmakers demand more clarity from the justice department.
