The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that the full public release of the long-awaited Jeffrey Epstein files will take a few more weeks, following the discovery of more than one million additional documents potentially connected to the disgraced financier’s criminal network.
The announcement comes after the DOJ missed a December 19 congressional deadline, set under new transparency legislation requiring the government to make Epstein-related records public. Lawmakers and transparency advocates have expressed frustration, accusing federal agencies of once again delaying accountability in one of the most controversial criminal cases in modern U.S. history.
According to the DOJ, officials from the Southern District of New York and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently uncovered a massive cache of documents that had not previously been identified. These records may include investigative materials, communications, and evidence linked to Epstein’s associates, victims, and broader trafficking operation.
Justice Department officials insist the delay is necessary to ensure proper legal review and redaction, particularly to protect the identities of victims and avoid releasing sensitive or legally restricted information. The DOJ stated that attorneys are working “around the clock” to process the files and comply with federal law.
Despite these assurances, critics argue the explanation raises serious questions. Members of Congress have noted that Epstein’s case has been under federal scrutiny for years, making the sudden discovery of such a large volume of documents difficult to justify. Advocacy groups say the delay risks further eroding public trust in the justice system.
The Epstein case has remained a focal point of global attention since the financier’s 2019 death in federal custody, which was officially ruled a suicide but continues to fuel widespread skepticism and conspiracy theories. Epstein’s connections to powerful political figures, billionaires, and international elites have only intensified demands for full transparency.
So far, the government has released limited batches of heavily redacted documents, offering little new insight into the extent of Epstein’s network or whether powerful individuals avoided prosecution. The newly discovered files have renewed speculation that additional revelations may still be forthcoming.
Legal experts say the DOJ now faces mounting pressure to meet its revised timeline. Failure to release the documents promptly could trigger additional congressional investigations or legal challenges aimed at forcing disclosure.
For now, the DOJ maintains that the public will receive the complete set of Epstein-related documents once review is finished. However, as each delay passes, skepticism grows over whether the full truth behind Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal empire will ever be fully revealed.
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