Over 500 DOJ Reviewers Pour Over Epstein Files, Claim Substantial Progress Made
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has tasked over 500 prosecutors and staff with reviewing millions of files linked to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The agency claims to have made "substantial progress" in the review process, despite widespread criticism that it is taking too long.
According to a letter sent to two federal judges, hundreds of reviewers are working around the clock to review and redact "millions of pages of materials" related to Epstein's case. The effort requires constant technical assistance due to the sheer volume of documents involved.
The review process has found significant duplication in various files, officials said. However, the estimated number of remaining documents and photos remains uncertain, according to the letter.
DOJ officials are focused on releasing materials under the Epstein Files Transparency Act as soon as possible while protecting victim privacy. The act requires the agency to turn over all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
Since the law took effect in December, President Trump's DOJ has released only 12,285 documents, comprising around 125,575 pages of investigative materials on its Epstein Library webpage. This is a tiny fraction of the estimated two million files still being reviewed.
Several lawmakers have called for the prompt release of all investigative materials, accusing the DOJ of committing "criminal violations" and Attorney General Pam Bondi of failing to comply with measures laid out in the bill. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) requested a special master to oversee the release.
The delayed release has raised concerns about the potential for ongoing court cases to be compromised. However, officials have said that protecting victims' privacy is crucial in this process.
In December, a file dump revealed shocking photos of Epstein with high-profile politicians and A-list stars, including Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger. Neither Clinton nor Trump has been accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein.
The review process has also led to some technical issues, such as redactions that have raised eyebrows among tech-savvy sleuths. Some reviewers have found ways to uncensor heavily redacted files by copying them from Adobe Acrobat and pasting them into a word processor.
The release of the complete trove of documents remains uncertain, with officials offering no indication when it will be made available.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has tasked over 500 prosecutors and staff with reviewing millions of files linked to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The agency claims to have made "substantial progress" in the review process, despite widespread criticism that it is taking too long.
According to a letter sent to two federal judges, hundreds of reviewers are working around the clock to review and redact "millions of pages of materials" related to Epstein's case. The effort requires constant technical assistance due to the sheer volume of documents involved.
The review process has found significant duplication in various files, officials said. However, the estimated number of remaining documents and photos remains uncertain, according to the letter.
DOJ officials are focused on releasing materials under the Epstein Files Transparency Act as soon as possible while protecting victim privacy. The act requires the agency to turn over all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
Since the law took effect in December, President Trump's DOJ has released only 12,285 documents, comprising around 125,575 pages of investigative materials on its Epstein Library webpage. This is a tiny fraction of the estimated two million files still being reviewed.
Several lawmakers have called for the prompt release of all investigative materials, accusing the DOJ of committing "criminal violations" and Attorney General Pam Bondi of failing to comply with measures laid out in the bill. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) requested a special master to oversee the release.
The delayed release has raised concerns about the potential for ongoing court cases to be compromised. However, officials have said that protecting victims' privacy is crucial in this process.
In December, a file dump revealed shocking photos of Epstein with high-profile politicians and A-list stars, including Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger. Neither Clinton nor Trump has been accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein.
The review process has also led to some technical issues, such as redactions that have raised eyebrows among tech-savvy sleuths. Some reviewers have found ways to uncensor heavily redacted files by copying them from Adobe Acrobat and pasting them into a word processor.
The release of the complete trove of documents remains uncertain, with officials offering no indication when it will be made available.
I think this whole review process is taking ages... like what's the holdup? They've got 500+ people working on this and still releasing tiny fractions of the files. It's not about protecting victims' privacy, it's about transparency! 
All these lawmakers are crying foul but nobody's talking about why it's taking so long. Is it because they're trying to sweep something under the rug? 
I don't trust this DOJ review process one bit...
I gotta say, 500+ DOJ reviewers working on Epstein files is like trying to find a needle in a haystack 
. It's taking forever and I'm starting to think they're just delaying the inevitable 
. I mean, we've seen some major players like Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger with Epstein, but what about all the others? 
It's like they're trying to sweep it under the rug 
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. I'm all about transparency, but come on, victims' privacy is one thing – hiding information is just shady 
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. It's like they're trying to solve a puzzle with too many missing pieces 
. I hope they get it together soon because the public deserves answers 
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just heard DOJ is still reviewing 1.9 million pages of Epstein files 
over 500 reviewers are working around the clock but that's still only 12k docs released so far... 
seems like a slow process to me, especially with all those victims involved 
It's not ideal that it's taking so long, but I guess you gotta sift through all those documents to make sure nothin' gets leaked. I'm just hopin' they can get it done ASAP so we can finally see what really went down with Epstein and his associates. 
The fact that some reviewers are findin' ways to uncensor files by copy-pastin' 'em is pretty wild, though... like, didn't they think of that one? 
It's like, can't we all just focus on getting the truth out? 
But at the same time, releasing all the documents under one law 
I mean, isn't the DOJ already doing that? 
We'll get to the bottom of this eventually, I'm sure 
. And honestly, can we even trust the DOJ to release all the unclassified records without compromising victim privacy? I mean, it's one thing to protect them now, but what about when all the details are out there? The politicians involved just need to step up and take responsibility for their actions, you know? 
so lets just keep it locked and loaded for now 
Either way, I'm rooting for transparency - let's see what all these files have in store! 
. It's been too long since Epstein was taken down, and now we're stuck in limbo 
500 reviewers working on Epstein files? That's like trying to sift through a giant haystack 
and still finding a needle! What's the holdup here? 
The fact that they've found duplication in some files is one thing, but how many are still left? 
... i think its taking too long for DOJ to release all these files they have been reviewing, its like they're playing with fire here considering the sensitivity of the case and all the people involved 
... i feel bad for the reviewers who are working around the clock on this task, its a huge job but at least they're making progress 
. And those lawmakers are right, this whole process is just a mess. The fact that only 12,285 documents have been released so far? That's basically nothing