The Department of Justice released highly anticipated Jeffrey Epstein files, but the contents may disappoint those hoping for explosive new revelations. The documents, initially shared with select right-wing influencers, largely contained previously public information.
The Justice Department (DOJ) released a batch of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious sex trafficker. These files, initially given to handpicked conservative social media influencers, contained over 100 pages from Epstein's phone book, including contact lists and addresses, many of which were already public knowledge. The release included names such as Michael Jackson, Prince Andrew, Mick Jagger, Ethel Kennedy, Alec Baldwin, and Andrew Cuomo, but no new bombshells. Attorney General Pam Bondi later released the documents publicly, stating it was only "phase one" of the Epstein file release. She also demanded thousands of additional pages from the FBI. The released documents included flight logs previously made public during Ghislaine Maxwell's trial and a redacted list of 254 names under the title "MASSEUSES." Some influencers who received early access expressed disappointment, noting the lack of unexpected revelations. The documents' release has sparked further calls for transparency and the release of additional information.
