BREAKING NEWS: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has just released an extensive cache of over 3 million pages of files related to the investigation and death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This significant release includes more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, fulfilling the requirements of the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed by Congress last November.
At a press conference earlier today, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that this release brings the DOJ into compliance after previously missing the mid-December deadline. Blanche emphasized the effort involved, stating that over 500 lawyers worked tirelessly through weekends and holidays, sifting through more than 6 million pages—a volume he compared to “two Eiffel Towers of pages.”
Blanche firmly rebutted claims that the DOJ is not serious about tackling child exploitation and sex trafficking. “I take umbrage at the suggestion that we do not want to protect victims,” he stated. He also clarified that the DOJ was not attempting to shield former President Donald Trump during the release process.
This moment comes amid a political storm surrounding Trump’s comments regarding Epstein, as he had previously amplified conspiracy theories during his campaign, suggesting a cover-up of Epstein’s ties to powerful figures. Blanche addressed concerns, asserting, “That was never the case. We are always concerned about the victims,” highlighting the DOJ’s commitment to transparency as directed by Trump.
In a separate but urgent matter, Blanche announced the opening of a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen, by immigration enforcement officers last weekend in Minneapolis. The FBI is leading this investigation in partnership with the DOJ’s civil rights division and the Department of Homeland Security. “This is a standard investigation by the FBI,” he noted, attempting to clarify the nature of the inquiry.
As the situation develops, further updates are expected regarding both the Epstein files and the investigation into Pretti’s death. Stay tuned as we continue to monitor these critical stories.
