Key Points
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The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages of Epstein-related records.
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The material includes about 2,000 videos and 180,000 images with heavy redactions.
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Lawmakers may request access to unredacted versions at the Department of Justice.
The US Justice Department on Friday released more than three million pages of documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, marking the largest disclosure of records connected to the disgraced financier’s case.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the release includes roughly 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, along with extensive written records from federal investigations carried out in Florida and New York over several decades.
The disclosure follows a law passed by Congress in late 2025 requiring the department to make public all Epstein-related materials in its possession. The deadline for release had been December 19, but officials said the review process took longer due to the volume and sensitivity of the files.
Blanche said the department made redactions to protect the identities of victims and to remove any child sexual abuse material, explicit content, or information that could jeopardize active investigations. He added that no files were withheld on the basis of national security or foreign policy.
Some of the newly released documents include FBI interview records known as “302” forms, which summarize witness and victim statements. Survivors of Epstein’s abuse have said they hope the records will provide clarity about what information they previously shared with authorities and how it was handled.
The Justice Department also confirmed that members of Congress may arrange to view unredacted versions of the documents at DOJ offices. Lawmakers from both parties have criticized earlier releases for being too heavily redacted and incomplete.
The Epstein case has continued to generate political tension since his death in 2019. While officials reaffirmed that there is no verified “client list,” critics argue that the full scope of Epstein’s network remains unclear.
Blanche acknowledged that public dissatisfaction may persist despite the scale of the release, saying transparency was the department’s legal obligation under the new law.
The documents are being published in batches on the Justice Department’s website as reporters and analysts continue reviewing their contents.
