Summary
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing large amounts of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, with over 500 people working on this task. The DOJ faces challenges due to the volume of documents and aims to protect the privacy of victims. There is criticism and frustration over delays in releasing these documents as required by law.
Key Facts
- More than 500 DOJ staff are working on reviewing and redacting Epstein-related documents.
- The DOJ has made progress but did not provide a specific completion timeline.
- The review aims to protect the privacy of victims while processing a large volume of materials.
- Over 12,285 documents have been released, with more than 2 million still under review.
- Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie have criticized the DOJ for missing deadlines and suggested external oversight.
- The DOJ faces technical challenges due to the high volume of documents under review.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the release of all documents related to Epstein.
