DOJ Website Crashes Under Heavy Traffic as Epstein Files Released
A batch of the Epstein files was released. There was immediate panic, with several social media users complaining that the DOJ website seemed to be crashing
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) website experienced technical difficulties on Friday after the release of a large batch of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Users reported a queue and wait times of up to a minute before gaining access to the records.
According to the DOJ website, the high volume of search requests overwhelmed the system, causing a waiting queue for users. The message on the website read: 'You are now in line. We are currently experiencing extremely high volume of search requests at this time. We have placed you in a waiting queue and we will process your search request as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience.'
The release of the Epstein files comes after Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that hundreds of thousands of documents would be made public, with more expected in the coming weeks. However, the DOJ took precautions to protect victims' personal information, adding a note to the webpage that 'all reasonable efforts have been made' to redact sensitive details.
The technical issues on the DOJ website sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with users expressing frustration and amusement at the situation. Despite the challenges, the release of the Epstein files marks an important step towards transparency and accountability in the case.
