The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that it has uncovered more than a million additional documents potentially related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
These documents are currently under review as part of the ongoing investigation into Epstein, the wealthy financier who was found dead in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking underage girls.
The DOJ had started releasing records last week from its investigation into Epstein, following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
This new law, passed nearly unanimously by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump last month, required the release of all Epstein-related files by December 19, 2025.
However, the DOJ missed this deadline, citing the need for careful redaction to protect the identities of Epstein’s victims.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche explained that the delay was necessary due to the complexity of redacting sensitive information, including the names of victims, from the large volume of documents.
The DOJ now estimates that it will take a few more weeks to finish reviewing and redacting the newly discovered documents.
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the FBI are leading the effort, having recently discovered the additional material.
In a statement on social media platform X, the DOJ reassured the public that legal teams are working around the clock to ensure the documents are properly reviewed and the victims’ privacy is protected.
“Due to the massive volume of material, this process may take a few more weeks,” the DOJ said. Once the necessary redactions are completed, the documents will be released as soon as possible, allowing the public greater transparency into the Epstein case.
