Unveiling Epstein's Secrets: Justice Department Releases New Documents

The U.S. Justice Department released 29,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents, including CCTV and legal records. These files follow the Trump administration’s release, required by a new transparency law. Trump downplayed the significance, viewing it as a deflection tactic against Republicans' success ahead of the 2026 elections.

The U.S. Justice Department made public a comprehensive collection of documents from its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender. Released on Tuesday, the material includes around 29,000 pages filled with many redactions, CCTV videos, and legal records. Among them are video clips believed to be from inside a prison, shedding light on the complicated story of Epstein's life and his untimely death in 2019, deemed an apparent suicide while imprisoned in New York.

The release follows a major disclosure effort by the Trump administration, compelled by a recently passed transparency law requiring full public access to Epstein-related files. While the administration released some files last Friday and Saturday, the documents were heavily redacted, sparking discontent among Republicans. The timing of these releases adds tension to an already politically sensitive topic as the 2026 midterm elections approach.

President Trump, responding to the release of Epstein's files, minimized their importance during a press engagement, characterizing them as an attempt to detract from Republican achievements. Despite Trump's earlier attempts to keep the Epstein files sealed, the overwhelming congressional approval of the new transparency law mandates their disclosure. This move aims to satisfy public demand for insight into the Epstein case while shaping political narratives.

(With inputs from agencies.)