Federal investigators have identified more than one million previously undisclosed documents potentially connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to official statements. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, in coordination with the FBI, notified the Department of Justice (DOJ) of this substantial discovery and has transferred the materials for legal review.
The DOJ announced via social media on Wednesday that legal teams are working continuously to process the documents, stating: ‘We have lawyers working around the clock to review and make the legally required redactions to protect victims, and we will release the documents as soon as possible.’ Officials indicated that due to the enormous volume of material, the comprehensive review process may require several additional weeks before public release.
This development follows last week’s release of thousands of partially redacted documents related to federal investigations into Epstein’s sexual abuse network. Both disclosures occur under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, recently signed into law by President Donald Trump, which mandates full public disclosure of investigation materials while protecting victim identities.
The newly discovered documents emerged amid mounting criticism from bipartisan lawmakers regarding excessive redactions in previously released files. The legislation explicitly prohibits redactions based solely on potential embarrassment or reputational damage, requiring instead that the DOJ provide internal communications and memoranda detailing investigative decisions regarding Epstein and his associates.
Last week’s document release included internal FBI emails from 2019 identifying ten potential ‘co-conspirators,’ with records indicating six had received subpoenas across multiple states including Florida, New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Victims’ advocates and congressional officials continue to demand greater transparency regarding Epstein’s network of associates and the investigation’s scope.
The DOJ has committed to full compliance with federal law and presidential directives regarding document release, though the specific circumstances surrounding the discovery of these additional materials remain unspecified. This ongoing process represents one of the most significant document releases related to high-profile sexual abuse investigations in recent history.