US Justice Department Releases 30 Lakh New Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Files
The US Justice Department has made public nearly 30 lakh (3 million) new pages of documents from its investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The release, part of a legal settlement, is expected to provide deeper insight into Epstein’s sex trafficking network and his associates.
Key Details of the Document Release
- Content: The trove includes FBI interview transcripts, emails, and investigative records related to Epstein’s sex trafficking ring.
- Timing: The documents were released on Friday.
- Legal Context: The disclosure settles a lawsuit filed by the Miami Herald, which sued the Justice Department for access to these records.
Background on the Epstein Case
Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal charges of sex trafficking minors and conspiracy. He died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell while awaiting trial. Public and media scrutiny has remained intense, focusing on the scope of his crimes and his connections to influential figures.
The document dump arrives amid sustained public interest in uncovering the full extent of Epstein’s activities and the network surrounding him. While the specific revelations within the 30 lakh pages are not yet clear, analysts anticipate they will shed significant new light on one of the most notorious criminal cases in recent history.
