Millions of pages were made public after an extended review that caused a delay in their release.
The Justice Department (DOJ) recently announced the release of a final tranche of records related to deceased convicted trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The release, which exceeded the deadline set by the Epstein Files Transparency Act by over a month, included more than three million pages of documents, along with thousands of videos and images. Officials reviewed roughly six million records, with multiple levels of vetting, and the images of victims were redacted to protect privacy.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the White House had no role in the review and that the department did not withhold materials to protect any individual. He stated, “We obviously are not violating the 30-day requirement if we are taking our time to comply with the act.”
Members of Congress may request access to unredacted files. While some legislators and survivors were critical of the delays and extent of redactions, the Justice Department said additional reporting to Congress and publication in the Federal Register will formally conclude the process.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Attorney General Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Blanche as they oversee the handling of sensitive records involving victims of abuse.
- For U.S. officials who are tasked with balancing transparency, privacy, and legal obligations.
- For God’s healing for survivors seeking acknowledgment and protection from further harm.
Sources: Axios, Roll Call
