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The Justice Department releases Epstein case files with millions of records

More than three million pages, videos, and images will be made public as officials deny any cover-up involving Donald Trump

The Justice Department releases Epstein case files amounting to more than three million pages, including over 2,000 videos and approximately 180,000 images. The announcement was made during a press conference by U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who rejected claims that the Department had shielded President Donald Trump from scrutiny.

“We did not protect the president,” Blanche said, adding that the Department of Justice “did not protect or fail to protect anyone.” He acknowledged that public expectations may go beyond what the document review can realistically satisfy. “There is a hunger or thirst for information that I don’t believe can be met by reviewing these materials,” he said.

According to Blanche, Trump’s position on the Epstein case has remained unchanged. He stated that the president consistently instructed the Justice Department to prioritize transparency and to make the documents public. “That is exactly what we have done,” Blanche said, stressing that there has been no shift in Trump’s guidance.

Blanche also addressed persistent speculation about a secret list of prominent individuals allegedly involved in the Epstein case. He firmly denied its existence. “There is a widespread belief that there is some hidden set of information about men we know, that we are covering up or have chosen not to prosecute, but that is not true,” he said. Blanche added that if credible evidence emerges allowing prosecutors to bring charges, the Department will act accordingly.

Providing details on the disclosure process, Blanche explained that extensive redactions were applied. The categories of withheld material include documents exempt from disclosure by law, files containing personally identifiable information of victims, and personal or medical records. Releasing such information, he said, would constitute an unjustified violation of privacy.

He clarified that all women appearing in images or videos have been redacted, with the sole exception of Ghislaine Maxwell. Images of men were not redacted unless it was technically impossible to obscure the woman without also obscuring the man. To ensure transparency, Blanche said that members of Congress may request access to unredacted materials by coordinating directly with the Department of Justice.

Reaffirming the Department’s stance, Blanche emphasized its commitment to protecting victims. He acknowledged that mistakes in redaction can occur but said they would be corrected promptly. The Justice Department, he added, has established a dedicated email address and mailbox for victims to report concerns or request corrections where appropriate.

As the Justice Department releases Epstein case files, officials maintain that the disclosure balances transparency with legal obligations and the protection of victims’ privacy.

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