On December 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, announced a precise yet delayed timeline for releasing the remaining Jeffrey Epstein investigative files, following the surprise uncovering of over one million additional documents.
The revelation came via a DOJ statement on X, explaining that federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and the FBI had identified the vast new cache—potentially including duplicates—requiring review for redactions to protect victims’ privacy and comply with legal standards. “Due to the mass volume of material, this process may take a few more weeks,” the department stated, committing to releases “as soon as possible” while emphasizing full compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
This update follows the missed December 19 deadline mandated by the bipartisan law signed by President Donald Trump in November. Initial batches released since then have included thousands of pages—flight logs, photos, emails, and investigative notes—with mentions of high-profile figures but heavy redactions and limited new revelations.
Bipartisan lawmakers expressed outrage. Co-sponsors Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) intensified threats of contempt proceedings against Bondi, while a group of 12 senators demanded an independent audit. Critics question why such a large volume was only now discovered, fueling speculation about delays to shield powerful individuals.
The DOJ defended the staggered approach, noting lawyers are “working around the clock.” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche previously suggested full disclosure by early January.
As the countdown begins for these “few more weeks,” victims’ advocates and the public await potential exposure of long-guarded secrets in one of history’s most notorious scandals.
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