Just days after blowing past a hard congressional deadline for full Epstein file disclosure, the Justice Department drops a jaw-dropping bombshell: over a million additional documents—potentially explosive—have suddenly been “uncovered” by the FBI and Southern District of New York prosecutors. A seasoned former U.S. attorney, Kristy Greenberg, isn’t buying the timing, calling the DOJ’s rollout “puzzling” and raising sharp questions about why these records surfaced only now, months after exhaustive reviews were supposedly complete.T

Bradley Edwards, a seasoned former federal prosecutor turned victims’ rights attorney who represented numerous Jeffrey Epstein survivors, has sharply questioned the Justice Department’s timing in announcing the “sudden” discovery of more than one million additional Epstein-related documents—just days after missing a congressional deadline.

On December 24, 2025, the DOJ revealed that the FBI and Southern District of New York prosecutors had uncovered over a million potentially relevant files, claiming this massive trove would require “a few more weeks” for review and redaction before full release. This came after the department failed to meet the December 19 deadline set by the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed by President Trump in November.

Edwards, known for his relentless pursuit of justice in Epstein cases, called the announcement “highly suspicious.” In interviews, he noted that earlier this year, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered a comprehensive delivery of all Epstein files by February 28, and DOJ officials had repeatedly assured Congress of an “exhaustive review.” “How does an agency with vast resources ‘suddenly’ find a million more documents right after blowing a hard deadline?” Edwards asked. “This strains credulity and raises serious questions about whether materials were deliberately withheld or compartmentalized.”

Critics, including bipartisan lawmakers like Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY), echo Edwards’ concerns, demanding an independent audit and threatening contempt proceedings against AG Bondi. Victims’ advocates fear the delay protects powerful figures named in the files.

The DOJ insists lawyers are “working around the clock” to comply, prioritizing victim privacy. Yet Edwards warns that such post-deadline discoveries erode public trust, especially amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s elite network.

As releases continue on a rolling basis, Edwards’ skepticism underscores broader doubts: Is this genuine oversight, or a calculated effort to control the narrative?