US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Richard LuscombeJanuary 6, 2026 at 03:54 PM

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The US Justice Department has released less than 1% of the Epstein files despite a federal law requiring their release by December 19th. According to a court filing, only 125,575 pages out of over two million potentially responsive documents have been published. The Justice Department cites the need to protect victims' identities as the reason for the slow pace, stating that 400 lawyers and 100 FBI analysts are working on the review process. Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are criticizing the Trump administration, accusing them of "lawlessness" and deliberately delaying the release of unredacted files, particularly those naming government officials and politically exposed persons. Schumer vows to ensure all files are released, alleging the current releases are heavily redacted and lack key information.

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Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 40% Congress 40% Jay Clayton 50% FBI 50% Todd Blanche ×260% Paul Engelmayer 60% United States 60% Pam Bondi 70% Chuck Schumer 70% Donald Trump ×270% Department of Justice ×690% Jeffrey Epstein ×495%

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