DOJ releasing 3 million pages of Epstein files, 'didn't protect' Trump, deputy AG saysDeputy AG Todd Blanche said nearly 3 million other pages were being withheld.ByJames Hill, Luke Barr, Sasha Pezenik, Will Steakin, and Pierre ThomasJanuary 30, 2026, 6:26 PMThree million pages from the Justice Department's files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are being made public, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said at a press briefing Friday.Blanche said the tranche, which follows the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA), would include 2,000 videos and 180,000 images related to the Epstein case.Blanche said in total there were 6 million pages of Epstein documents in the DOJ's files, but not all documents were being made public in the current release. The DOJ said nearly 3 million pages were being withheld for various reasons including the presence of child sexual abuse material and the obligation to protect victims' rights. Another 200,000 pages were withheld over legal privileges. Latest release of Epstein files includes some survivors' names, despite DOJ assurances, lawyers say"Today's release marks the end of a very comprehensive document review process to ensure transparency to the American people," Blanche said.Under the EFTA, all of the Epstein files in the government's possession were required to be released with some exceptions. Blanche said several categories of pages were withheld from the release due to their sensitive nature. These items include
AI-Assisted Journalism
This article was generated with AI assistance, synthesizing reporting from multiple credible news sources. Our editorial team reviews AI-generated content for accuracy.
Deep insights powered by AI
Continue exploring
Discussion
Join the conversation
Be the first to comment