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Attorney general releases first Epstein Files, but no major revelations

Attorney General Bondi insisted that more files remain hidden. She revealed that her office originally received 200 pages of documents but later learned that thousands more existed.

Conservative political commentator Rogan O'Handley, also known as DC Draino, from left, social media content creator Chaya Raichik and conservative political commentator Liz Wheeler hold up binders with a cover titled "The Epstein Files: Phase 1," with Posobiec at the White House. (AP)

Attorney General Pamela Bondi has released the first batch of declassified files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender accused of exploiting over 250 underage girls. However, according to a report from the Associated Press (AP), the documents do not contain any significant new information.

Government claims transparency, but critics unimpressed

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said the release was part of its effort to bring “transparency” to the Epstein case. However, AP reported that most of the files had already been leaked or made public in court cases and media reports over the years.

Jack Posobiec hold up a binder with a cover titled “The Epstein Files: Phase 1” at the White House. (Photo: AP)

Among the documents were:

Flight logs from Epstein’s private jet, which have been publicly available for years.
A heavily redacted address book, allegedly linked to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
A blacked-out list of masseuses and an evidence list mentioning items like nude images, massage tables, and sex toys.

The DOJ posted the documents on its website hours after first handing them out in binders labelled “The Epstein Files: Phase I” to select political commentators at the White House.

Demands for full disclosure

Attorney General Bondi insisted that more files remain hidden. She revealed that her office originally received 200 pages of documents but later learned that thousands more existed.

“This Department of Justice is following through on President Trump’s commitment to transparency,” Bondi said.

She has ordered the FBI to deliver all remaining files by Friday morning and directed FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate why her initial request was not fully followed.

Public Disappointment over lack of new information

Many people, including conservative figures, were disappointed by the release. Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna criticised the lack of new details, writing on social media:

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“GET US THE INFORMATION WE ASKED FOR! This rollout is a complete disappointment.”

Epstein’s connections & past investigations

Epstein, who died in jail in 2019, was known for his connections to powerful figures, including US President Donald Trump, former US President Bill Clinton, Britain’s Prince Andrew, and billionaires.

Over the years, thousands of pages of records have been released through lawsuits and public disclosures. In January 2024, a court unsealed the final batch of documents from a lawsuit filed by Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre. These included mentions of several high-profile names but no major new allegations.

More files expected soon

The DOJ has promised to release more files after reviewing and redacting sensitive information, particularly to protect Epstein’s victims. Bondi has warned that any remaining hidden records will be fully investigated.

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