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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ali Swenson

Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress

Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday published thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a release long anticipated for its potential to reveal new details about the late sex offender and his connections to powerful people.

But it was clear soon after the release that it would fall far short of those expectations. The partial release angered Democrats who accused the Trump administration of trying to hide information. The Justice Department said it would continue releasing documents in the weeks ahead.

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