Selective Release of Epstein Files Approaching Deadline

Fri Dec 19 2025 22:12:02 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The U.S. Department of Justice prepares to release some previously classified documents regarding Jeffrey Epstein under a new law, though not all files will be made public as the deadline arrives.

As the deadline approaches for the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the U.S. Department of Justice announces it will make some files public while redacting significant portions. The decision come in light of a bill that received overwhelming support in Congress and was signed into law by former President Trump. Initial releases are expected to include hundreds of thousands of pages, with the process continuing over the following weeks. However, many documents are anticipated to be heavily redacted, as ongoing investigations continue.

The US Justice Department is set to begin the release of long-awaited files related to Jeffrey Epstein as mandated by a new law, although it has been confirmed that not all documents will be made public immediately. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated that the department anticipates publishing 'several hundred thousand pages' in an initial wave, with more materials expected to follow in the weeks ahead.

This release is the result of a bill that garnered near-unanimous support in Congress, which was eventually signed into law by President Donald Trump after he initially opposed its release. The files in question pertain to investigations surrounding the disgraced late sex offender Epstein, and much of the content is expected to be heavily redacted.

Despite this, Blanche stated, 'Today is the 30 days when I expect that we're going to release several hundred thousand documents today,' which will include various forms of media connected to Epstein's investigations. Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the Department of Justice is required to disclose all unclassified records pertaining to the investigations and prosecution of Epstein by the set deadline.

In the lead-up to this release, Democrats in the House have been disclosing batches of documents and photos from Epstein's estate, noting that they are working through a substantial collection of 20,000 documents and 95,000 photos. Congressman Robert Garcia highlighted the challenging nature of this task, as the documents have arrived without context, and efforts are underway to protect potential victims' identities.

These materials have reportedly featured notable individuals, including Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and others. Importantly, appearing in any documents or photos does not imply wrongdoing; many of those pictured have denied involvement in Epstein's illegal activities.