URGENT: Justice Department Unseals Epstein Files in Shocking Transparency Move

Breaking News: Justice Department Unseals Epstein Files in Transparency Move The Justice Department has begun releasing documents from the Epstein files, a massive collection of records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's life, death, and criminal investigation. The documents are now publicly available on a website created by the DOJ. Over 700,000 pages of documents, including court records, DOJ disclosures, FOIA records, and House disclosures, are being made downloadable and searchable. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the release, stating that more documents will follow. The release of the Epstein files comes after years of bipartisan backlash against President Trump's conflicting and shifting comments on the case. The documents are expected to shed new light on Epstein's associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell, and the investigation into his sex trafficking ring. The Justice Department is required by law to make the documents publicly available. The release is a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding Epstein's death and the subsequent investigations. This is a developing story, and NPR will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.