
The US Department of Justice announced this Wednesday the discovery of “more than a million additional documents” potentially linked to the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and indicated that its release could be delayed by “a few more weeks” due to the volume of the material.
“The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have informed the Department of Justice that they have discovered more than a million documents additional information that could be linked to the case of Jeffrey Epstein,” he said on his social network account X, without giving details of its content.
The portfolio led by Pam Bondi promised that “we will publish the documents as soon as possible”, although he acknowledged that “due to the large volume of material, this process could take a few more weeks.”
“We have attorneys who work tirelessly to review and make legally necessary changes to protect victims“, he defended himself, before promising to continue to “fully comply with federal law and President (Donald) Trump’s order to publish the files.”
He The name of the president now appears significantly in the last 30,000 files published by this Departmentwhich testifies to greater proximity with Epstein – convicted of sexual abuse and trafficking of minors -, according to information from the television channel NBC News.
However, your Administration has emphasized that certain documents contain “false” data and “sensational accusations” against the president”, who is not accused of any crime in connection with this affair but who has so far tried to prevent the publication of the documents.
Personal information
The Transparency Act, approved by Congress and signed into law by the White House tenant last month, established andl December 19 is the deadline set by the Department of Justice to release all documents unclassified files he has regarding the deceased sex offender and his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.
The law establishes exceptions to protect survivors’ personal information and other specific categories.
Epstein was arrested in July 2019 for sexual abuse and trafficking of dozens of children in the early 2000s.
This millionaire, who at one point even rubbed shoulders with personalities like Prince Andrew of England – brother of Charles III -, the former American president Bill Clinton or Trumpwas found hanging in his cell.