DOJ Delays Release of Epstein Files: Partial Batch to be Released Over Next Couple Weeks

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has pushed back the deadline for releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, despite the looming December 19 deadline set by a new law signed by Donald Trump in November. In an update to Fox News, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed that the DOJ will release a partial batch of 'several hundred thousand' documents over the next couple of weeks, rather than the expected full release today. Blanche emphasized the department's commitment to protecting the identities of Epstein's victims, stating that every piece of paper will be thoroughly reviewed to ensure their stories and identities remain confidential. The Epstein files, which include the infamous client list of the disgraced financier, will be released in a searchable and downloadable format on the DOJ's FOIA library. While there is a possibility that the department may launch a dedicated transparency portal, the standard practice suggests that the files will be hosted on the DOJ's official website. The partial release is expected to be followed by additional documents in the coming weeks, bringing the total to several hundred thousand. The Epstein files are a crucial part of the ongoing investigations into the late child sex offender, and the delayed release has sparked renewed interest in the case.