DOJ posts thousands of Epstein files amid political dispute
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Washington — The US Department of Justice released thousands of documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act requiring disclosure by Dec. 19. The DOJ posted at least 8,000 documents and 11,000 links Dec. 22–23, including videos and an email dated Jan. 7, 2020 showing President Trump flew on Epstein's jet in the 1990s. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche cited victim redactions for the delay. Victims and lawmakers criticized heavy redactions and incomplete publication. Contempt threats and legal resolutions were raised this week in Congress. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 1990s: Flight records show President Trump travelled on Epstein's private jet multiple times.
- 2. 2009: At least one survivor reported abuse to the FBI, later referenced in released materials.
- 3. August 2019: Surveillance footage dates from the month Epstein was found dead in custody.
- 4. Jan. 7, 2020: A New York prosecutor emailed noting additional Trump flights on Epstein's plane.
- 5. Dec. 19–23, 2024: EFTA set a Dec. 19 disclosure deadline; DOJ posted thousands of files Dec. 22–23 and faced criticism.
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