The US Department of Justice released thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, a release long overdue for its potential to reveal new details about the late financier guilty of sex crimes and his ties to powerful figures.
However, it quickly became clear after the release that it would fall far short of expectations. The partial release infuriated Democrats, who accused the Trump administration of trying to hide information. The Justice Department said it would continue to release documents in the coming weeks.
