Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice has started releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, following a new law. These files are not fully available yet, as some need more review to protect victims' privacy. This incomplete release has led to criticism from Congress, which expected all files to be released by a set deadline.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department began releasing files on Jeffrey Epstein but did not release all of them.
- A new law, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requires these documents to be made public.
- Some files were delayed to protect the privacy of Epstein's victims.
- The law allows certain information to be hidden if it involves ongoing investigations or victim identities.
- Congress set a 30-day deadline for the release of all unclassified Epstein files.
- The release included a searchable database, but some materials were heavily blacked out.
- Members of Congress criticized the incomplete release of documents.
- Some parts and users of the search tool encountered issues accessing the files.
