Summary
Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie have asked a judge to appoint a "special master" to oversee the Department of Justice's release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. They argue that the DOJ has not followed the requirements of the Epstein Files Transparency Act and missed a deadline to release all files. The delay in releasing these files has led to frustration among lawmakers and victims.
Key Facts
- Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie are requesting a "special master" to oversee the file release.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the DOJ to release files by December 19, but this was not met.
- The DOJ's delay has caused frustration among lawmakers and Epstein's victims.
- The DOJ claims the delay is due to the large amount of files and the need to protect victims' identities.
- Khanna and Massie believe the DOJ's explanations are insufficient and the department has not complied with the law.
- As of the latest update, the DOJ has released a small portion of documents and continues to review millions more.
- The request for a "special master" aims to increase transparency in the handling of the Epstein files.
