The U.S. Department of Justice acknowledged that 47,635 documents related to Jeffrey Epstein have been taken offline for review, raising fresh questions about transparency surrounding the sprawling archive of files connected to the late financier and convicted sex trafficker.
The DOJ confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that the files were removed from public access as part of an internal review process. Officials say the records are being examined for potential redactions, legal protections, and sensitive material before they are reposted online. Justice Department officials confirmed that 47,635 documents were taken offline for additional review after the discrepancy was identified. The agency said the removal was not meant to conceal information but to ensure that documents containing sensitive material were properly redacted.
