Summary
The Justice Department began releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The release includes photos, call logs, and other documents, with many already available to the public. Some files may contain sensitive information that should have been hidden.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department started releasing files on Jeffrey Epstein, fulfilling a congressional mandate.
- President Donald Trump had previously tried to keep these files sealed.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche mentioned the release involves several hundred thousand records.
- The release includes photos, call logs, and grand jury testimony.
- Access to the files was managed through a waiting room system on the DOJ website.
- Some of the materials had been publicly available before the release.
- The files include content related to Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted for her involvement with Epstein.
- A notice warned the public that some sensitive information might have been missed in redactions.
