US authorities have confirmed the discovery of more than one million additional documents that may be linked to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, marking a significant new phase in one of the most disturbing criminal cases in modern American history. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the FBI have formally handed over the material to the Department of Justice, where teams of lawyers are now reviewing the files. Officials say the review is essential to ensure that legally required redactions are made, particularly to protect the identities and dignity of victims, before any public release takes place.
The Justice Department has indicated that the sheer scale of the newly identified material means the process could take several weeks. This development follows the recent release of thousands of Epstein-related documents, many of which were heavily redacted. Those disclosures were made under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump, which mandates full public disclosure while safeguarding victims. The latest revelation is likely to intensify public debate about institutional accountability and the long shadow of Epstein’s criminal network.
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