The US Justice Department has uncovered more than one million additional documents that may be linked to Jeffrey Epstein, delaying their full public release as officials review and redact sensitive material to protect victims.
The department said on Wednesday that lawyers are now reviewing newly identified records located by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan. Officials did not disclose when or how the documents surfaced.
President Donald Trump’s administration began releasing Epstein-related files earlier this year to comply with legislation passed by Congress last month. The law requires the release of all documents by December 19, while permitting limited redactions to safeguard victims.
DOJ says it has found more than a million additional Epstein documents https://t.co/LdBknZGKfq
— POLITICO (@politico) December 24, 2025Lawmakers from both parties approved the legislation over Trump’s objections. However, documents released so far have contained heavy redactions, frustrating some Republicans and failing to ease political pressure ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
In a statement shared on social media, the Justice Department said its legal teams are working continuously to meet disclosure requirements. “We have lawyers working around the clock to review and make the legally required redactions to protect victims,” the department said. “Given the sheer volume of material, this process may take several more weeks.”
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Epstein, a wealthy financier with high-profile connections in the 1990s, died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His case continues to draw scrutiny, with renewed attention on transparency, accountability, and the protection of survivors as authorities move toward a broader release of records.
