Summary
President Donald Trump signed a law requiring the Justice Department to release its case files on Jeffrey Epstein. The law aims to provide transparency by making nearly all investigative documents public within 30 days, with some exceptions for sensitive information. The move has raised questions about how the Justice Department will handle the release, especially regarding possible political implications.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed a bill requiring the release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein.
- Epstein's files are estimated to cover 100,000 pages of investigation records.
- The law mandates the release of FBI interview notes, internal communications, and evidence.
- Sensitive material, such as victims' identities and national security information, will remain protected.
- The Justice Department cannot withhold information due to embarrassment or political sensitivity.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi did not specify when files would be released.
- The bill includes an accountability mechanism for any withheld documents.
