THIS DAWN — In a stunning development, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York have uncovered over one million additional documents potentially linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
The files, which include emails, photographs, court records, and other materials.
The records are currently under review and are expected to be released in batches over the next few weeks.
The announcement follows the release of an initial trove of 30,000 pages earlier this week.
It included thousands of documents referencing high-profile individuals such as President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton.
The new cache is believed to be exponentially larger and may contain previously unseen evidence, testimonies, and communications.
It could also reshape public understanding of Epstein’s network and influence.
FBI Investigation Places DOJ Under Pressure
The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) was passed nearly unanimously by Congress and signed into law by President Trump.
It mandated the full release of all Epstein-related materials.
However, the Justice Department has so far released only a fraction of the documents, prompting criticism from survivors, lawmakers, and advocacy groups.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the DOJ stated that the volume of newly discovered materials requires extensive review to ensure legal compliance and privacy protections.
“We are working around the clock to process and release these documents,” the department said.
It added that the next batch will be made public “in a few more weeks”.
Political Fallout Intensifies
The discovery of more Epstein files has already triggered political tremors.
President Trump, whose name appears frequently in the initial release, has expressed frustration over the disclosures, claiming they unfairly target individuals who “innocently met” Epstein.
He also voiced sympathy for Clinton and other prominent figures whose reputations may be affected by the revelations.
Meanwhile, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has broken ranks with Trump, accusing him of obstructing the release and protecting those involved.
“Only evil people would hide this,” Greene posted, referencing disturbing victim testimonies included in the first batch of documents.
The bipartisan push for full transparency is growing, with lawmakers demanding that the DOJ accelerate its review and release process.
Clinton’s spokesperson, Angel Urena, also called for the release of all materials referencing the former president.
He stated: “Someone or something is being protected. We need no such protection”.
Survivors Demand Justice
Survivors of Epstein’s abuse have long called for the full release of documents to expose the extent of his trafficking network and the individuals who enabled it.
Many fear that selective disclosures could distort the truth or shield powerful figures from accountability.
Legal experts warn that the sheer volume of documents—now estimated to exceed one million—could take months to process.
However, they stress that the DOJ must prioritize transparency and avoid any perception of political bias or selective protection.
What’s Next with FBI Discovery?
The DOJ has not specified the exact timeline for the next release, but officials say the review is underway.
The searchable database of released files is being maintained by CBS News and other outlets, allowing the public to examine the materials as they become available.
As the nation awaits the next wave of disclosures, the Epstein case continues to cast a long shadow over American institutions.
The newly discovered documents could provide critical insights into how Epstein operated, who aided him, and why justice was delayed for so long
