The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on December 24, 2025, that it has uncovered over a million additional documents potentially related to Jeffrey Epstein’s case, forcing a delay of several weeks in completing the mandated release under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Signed by President Trump on November 19, 2025, the bipartisan law required full disclosure of unclassified Epstein-related records by December 19, with allowances for victim privacy redactions.
Initial batches released starting December 19 included thousands of pages—photos, flight logs, and memos—but fell short of the deadline, drawing bipartisan criticism. Lawmakers like Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), the Act’s sponsors, threatened contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi for non-compliance.
The DOJ stated that the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York informed them of the new trove, necessitating review and redactions. “We have lawyers working around the clock… this process may take a few more weeks,” the department posted on X, pledging continued compliance with the law and President Trump’s directives.
Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Robert Garcia, accused the administration of a “cover-up,” questioning the timing of the discovery after prior assurances of comprehensive reviews. Victims’ advocates expressed frustration over ongoing delays, arguing full transparency is essential for justice.
While some sources suggest duplicates may reduce the effective volume, the announcement intensifies scrutiny: What revelations lie in these hidden depths—deeper elite connections, investigative lapses, or evidence of complicity? As releases extend into 2026, the sudden find tests public trust in the administration’s commitment to exposing Epstein’s full network.
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