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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released the first phase of declassified files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who exploited over 250 underage girls. Attorney General Pam Bondi, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announced the release on Thursday (February 27). The files include previously leaked documents that are now officially available to the public.
According to the DOJ, the documents include flight logs of Epstein's private jet, a partly redacted contacts list, and a redacted list of masseuses. Bondi emphasized the DOJ's commitment to transparency and accountability, stating, "This Department of Justice is following through on President Trump's commitment to transparency and lifting the veil on the disgusting actions of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators."
The release, however, did not include major new allegations, leading to disappointment among some observers. Conservative figures expressed frustration, with Representative Anna Paulina Luna commenting on social media that the release did not meet public expectations. Despite this, Bondi assured that more files would be released after further review and redaction to protect the identities of Epstein's victims.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the bureau is committed to integrity and accountability, promising that there will be "no cover-ups, no missing documents, and no stone left unturned."
The DOJ's actions come amid ongoing public interest and skepticism regarding Epstein's connections with high-profile individuals and his death by suicide in prison. The department aims to address these concerns by providing transparency and holding those involved accountable.