Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now
US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations
The department was compelled by Congress to make the documents public after lawmakers passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act on November 19, a measure that required the disclosure of all documents within 30 days, except for those that could jeopardise current investigations, harm national security or foreign policy goals, or reveal information about Epstein’s victims.
“I expect several hundred thousand more [in the next] couple of months,” United States Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News earlier on Friday.
This disclosure encompasses hundreds of thousands of newly released documents and photographs detailing the expansive criminal investigations into Epstein’s network. These files were made available via a phased rollout on the Department of Justice website later in the day.
“While we have laboured to provide the public with maximum information regarding Epstein and ensured examination of any evidence in the government’s possession, it is the determination of the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that no further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted,” the memo said.