What Questions Remain After The Release Of The Epstein Files

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains graphic and disturbing descriptions of sexual violence. The Justice Department’s release of thousands of documents and pictures related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein on Friday was highly anticipated and provided a glimpse into the life of the late sex offender and... But while the partial release — DOJ has said it will continue to release more files — included some never-before-seen pictures, it revealed little that had not already been known. Extensive redactions and files presented without context have raised further questions. And the fact that DOJ has not yet released all of the materials in its possession sparked bipartisan pushback from lawmakers, who have threatened consequences if the agency does not abide by the law... Here is what the release revealed, and what questions remain:

Latest tranche of records and photographs relating to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein published by the Department of Justice contained almost 30,000 pages of information or 10GB of data, Joe Sommerlad reports From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important... At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum.

And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. The Department of Justice published another enormous batch of files relating to its past investigations into Jeffrey Epstein Tuesday, making a further 11,000 files available for download on its website. Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre WASHINGTON – The Justice Department’s partial release of the long-awaited Jeffrey Epstein files raises important questions, lawmakers and victim advocates say, about potentially botched investigations – and about what other evidence the government may... Many of the thousands of documents released on Dec.

19 to meet a legal deadline included entire files and grand jury transcripts with significant redactions. Other key investigative documents known to be in the government’s possession, including information leading to the federal indictment of Epstein in 2019 and of his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell in 2020, were missing entirely. The release did confirm, for the first time, that authorities have identified 1,200 alleged victims who were trafficked by Epstein and Maxwell, or by relatives of those victims, whose names needed to be painstakingly... But the massive trove did nothing to support longstanding claims by figures including members of President Donald Trump's inner circle, leading Republicans and some Democrats of a government coverup to protect wealthy accomplices of... The Justice Department released additional documents the afternoon of Dec. 20, CBS News and Politico reported.

Here are some of the key outstanding questions. For more politics coverage and analysis, sign up for Here's the Deal, our weekly politics newsletter, here. Years in the system, the case of Jeffrey Epstein has reached another turning point and is raising new questions. In a matter of hours Tuesday, both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act. It directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his associate and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell and any communications regarding those cases.

In the House, it was a near-unanimous vote. Louisiana Republican Clay Higgins was the lone "no" vote. The final vote Tuesday on the Epstein files bill. Editor’s note: EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains graphic and disturbing descriptions of sexual violence. (CNN) — The Justice Department’s release of thousands of documents and pictures related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein on Friday was highly anticipated and provided a glimpse into the life of the late sex... But while the partial release — DOJ has said it will continue to release more files — included some never-before-seen pictures, it revealed little that had not already been known.

Extensive redactions and files presented without context have raised further questions. And the fact that DOJ has not yet released all of the materials in its possession sparked bipartisan pushback from lawmakers, who have threatened consequences if the agency does not abide by the law... Here is what the release revealed, and what questions remain: Friday, 19 December, is the legal deadline for the US department of justice to release its files pertaining to its investigations into late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein. The words "Epstein files" have been haunting the administration of US President Donald Trump for months. Pressure was building from Trump's own supporters and from voices within his own Republican Party for more transparency on what the federal investigations into Epstein uncovered.

After weeks of resisting release, Trump reversed course and urged Republicans to vote to open the Epstein files to public scrutiny. Both chambers of Congress - the legislative branch of US government - approved a measure that compelled the justice department to release all files, which was then signed off by Trump in November. That kick-started a 30-day deadline for the release of the files - except for those that relate to an active criminal investigation, identify victims of Epstein's abuse or invade their privacy, or contain images...

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