Summary
A US House committee released more than 33,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This move is part of ongoing efforts by some lawmakers to push for the full release of all files about Epstein, whose activities included serious crimes.
Key Facts
- The documents were released by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- The files came from the Department of Justice and had certain sensitive information removed.
- Two lawmakers, a Republican and a Democrat, want all unclassified documents about Epstein to be made public.
- A news conference with some of Epstein's victims was scheduled to support the release of these files.
- Some Republicans believe the release of documents makes the new proposal unnecessary.
- The Justice Department had already stated that their review found no evidence of an incriminating client list.
- Jeffrey Epstein was connected to many influential people and died in 2019 while awaiting trial for serious crimes.
- Public opinion polls indicate skepticism about what the government is revealing about the Epstein case.
