What to know about the latest Epstein files release:The Justice Department on Friday released additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files. The latest batch was uploaded to the DOJ repository, where they can be accessed in "Data Set 9." CBS News has a team of journalists examining the latest Epstein files release and will highlight notable findings below.The tens of thousands of pages of material released so far have included photos, videos, court records, FBI and DOJ documents, news clippings and emails. Some files include mentions of prominent figures, like President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and billionaire Elon Musk, who have not been tied to wrongdoing. The Epstein Files Transparency Act required the DOJ to produce its files related to the late sex offender and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell by Dec. 19, but the DOJ said the volume of material and the need to redact survivors' identifying information meant the files would have to be released on a rolling basis. New Updates 8:00 PM Khanna and Massie ask DOJ to let them review unredacted Epstein files The two lead sponsors on the legislation that forced the Justice Department to release Epstein-related records are now asking the department for permission to look at some of the files without redactions.Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche asking for a meeting to view the unredacted versions of severa
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