DOJ Releases Millions of Epstein Files: What You Need to Know

DOJ Releases Millions of Epstein Files: What You Need to Know

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a new and significant tranche of documents from its long-awaited Jeffrey Epstein investigative files , marking one of the largest disclosures yet in the years-long effort to shed light on the disgraced financier’s activities and connections.  Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Friday that the DOJ published over 3 million pages of records related to the late sex offender’s investigations. These files include investigative reports, emails, photographs and other material gathered over decades by federal authorities.  Background: Why This Matters The release follows the Epstein Files Transparency Act , a federal law passed in late 2025 that required the Department of Justice to make public all unclassified documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein and his convicted associate, Ghislaine Maxwell . The law set a December 19 deadline for disclosure, a date the DOJ ultimately missed as it worked to review and redact sensitive content fr…