Millions of new files relating to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice, the largest number of documents shared by the government since a law mandated their release last year.
Three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos were posted publicly on Friday, coming six weeks after the department missed a legal deadline signed into law by President Donald Trump that mandated all Epstein-related documents be shared with the public.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, Today's release marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure transparency to the American people and compliance. The files include details about Epstein's time in prison, an investigative report on Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, as well as emails between Epstein and high-profile individuals.
Among the revelations, documents indicated Epstein's close association with Britain's elite, including emails with a person referred to as The Duke, discussing private meetings and introductions to individuals. Another email chain from 2009 reveals Epstein transferring £10,000 to Lord Peter Mandelson's husband. These correspondences raise eyebrows, particularly as they occurred during Epstein's prior conviction for soliciting minors, shining a light on the interactions of powerful individuals with a known sex offender.
The newly released files also mention Donald Trump extensively, recording many allegations made against him during the investigation into Epstein. Despite a history of friendship, Trump has denied any wrongdoing associated with Epstein's crimes, a claim supported by statements from both the White House and the Justice Department dispelling claims made in the released documents as untrue and sensationalist.
Adding further complexity, Bill Gates' attorney has dismissed recent allegations linking him to Epstein as absurd and completely false. While the extent of the files released marks a supposed closure for the Justice Department, concerns linger over potential undisclosed documents that may yet hold more damaging evidence on the complicity of networked elites.
Despite the comprehensive nature of this file drop, many believe this is not the end of the matter. Congressional representatives have expressed skepticism regarding the government’s transparency and compliance adherence, suggesting important documents might still be just out of reach, igniting the debate over powerful individuals’ accountability in Epstein's far-reaching web of influence.
