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Trump officials to release only some Epstein files as midnight deadline looms

Trump officials to release only some Epstein files as midnight deadline looms

Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice plans to release some files related to Jeffrey Epstein, as required by a new law. The initial release will include several hundred thousand pages, but not all documents will be available right away. The law requiring this release was signed by President Trump, and aims to provide transparency about investigations into Epstein.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Justice will release files about Jeffrey Epstein due to a new law.
  • Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that several hundred thousand pages will be released first.
  • The files are likely to be heavily redacted, meaning parts will be blacked out for privacy or security reasons.
  • The release is required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which President Trump signed into law.
  • The law mandates releasing all unclassified records related to Epstein’s investigations.
  • Congress members have been analyzing a large number of documents and photos from Epstein's estate.
  • High-profile figures, including President Trump and others, appear in some documents, but this does not imply wrongdoing.

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