Скачать или смотреть Epstein Records Release Delayed as Justice Department Reviews 5.2 Million Pages

The release of documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is facing new delays after the U.S. Department of Justice disclosed the sheer scale of its review process.

According to an internal government document reviewed by Reuters, the Justice Department is currently examining 5.2 million pages of Epstein-related records, a task so large that it has required the mobilization of around 400 attorneys from multiple DOJ divisions, including the FBI, the Criminal Division, the National Security Division, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan.

The review process is expected to continue through late January, pushing the final public release well past the December 19 deadline set by Congress under a newly passed transparency law. That law mandates the disclosure of all Epstein-related files, with limited redactions allowed only to protect victims and sensitive information.

Officials say the massive volume of material and the legal requirement to carefully review each document for privacy and security concerns have slowed the process. Lawyers involved in the effort are reportedly reviewing thousands of documents per day, often dedicating several hours daily to the task.

The delay has fueled political frustration, particularly among lawmakers who argue that transparency is essential to restoring public trust. So far, previously released materials have been heavily redacted, drawing criticism from both Republicans and Democrats who say the disclosures have fallen short of expectations.

Epstein, a wealthy financier with powerful connections, died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His case has remained one of the most controversial in modern U.S. legal history, with continued scrutiny over how the investigation was handled and who may be named in the files.

The Justice Department says it remains committed to complying with the law and releasing the documents once the review is complete, but acknowledges that the process will take more time due to the unprecedented scope of the material.

Source: Reuters

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

This video was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence and is based solely on publicly available reporting from reputable news sources. It does not add, speculate, or infer information beyond verified facts.