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US Justice Department releases more Epstein-related documents
(MENAFN) The US Justice Department on Tuesday released an additional 30,000 documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, though a full disclosure of the investigation remains incomplete due to ongoing reviews and protective redactions.
“Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against (US) President (Donald) Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election,” the department stated on social media. It dismissed these allegations as “unfounded and false,” adding, “If they had a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.”
The department emphasized that the release observes legally mandated protections for Epstein’s victims, underscoring its “commitment to the law and transparency.”
Reports indicated that the documents were briefly accessible Monday afternoon and evening before being removed, though no explanation was provided by the agency or the White House for the temporary withdrawal.
Previously, the Justice Department had released thousands of Epstein-related files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law on November 19. These releases included photos of prominent individuals, grand jury transcripts, and investigative records, though many pages were heavily redacted to protect victims.
While Democrats have criticized the redactions as limiting transparency, the Justice Department defended the measures as necessary to safeguard sensitive material and preserve survivor privacy.
“Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against (US) President (Donald) Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election,” the department stated on social media. It dismissed these allegations as “unfounded and false,” adding, “If they had a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.”
The department emphasized that the release observes legally mandated protections for Epstein’s victims, underscoring its “commitment to the law and transparency.”
Reports indicated that the documents were briefly accessible Monday afternoon and evening before being removed, though no explanation was provided by the agency or the White House for the temporary withdrawal.
Previously, the Justice Department had released thousands of Epstein-related files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law on November 19. These releases included photos of prominent individuals, grand jury transcripts, and investigative records, though many pages were heavily redacted to protect victims.
While Democrats have criticized the redactions as limiting transparency, the Justice Department defended the measures as necessary to safeguard sensitive material and preserve survivor privacy.
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