Epstein Files release LIVE: 3 million pages of 'commercial pornography' made public, US deputy gen says 'didn't protect
Epstein Files release LIVE: US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said over 3 million pages, including 2000 videos and 180,000 images related to the convicted sex offender have been released. He claimed the Justice Department ‘did not protect Trump’
Epstein Files release LIVE: US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, on Friday said the Department of Justice is producing more than 3 million pages, including 2000 videos and 180,000 images related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Blanche said the files include large quantities of commercial pornography and images seized from Epstein's devices.
He said Friday's release marks the end of the review process.
The files were disclosed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the law enacted after months of public and political pressure that requires the government to open its files on the late financier and his confidant Ghislaine Maxwell.
The law required the DOJ to release its records of Epstein within 30 days of the bill’s signing. Before Friday, only a small fraction of the records had been released.
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Epstein Files release LIVE: ‘Nothing to do with review…' says Blanche
Epstein Files release LIVE: When asked about whether the White House has been notified about the review, Todd Blanche told reporters the White House "had nothing to do" with it.
"They had no oversight over this review," Blanche continued. “They did not tell this department how to do our review, what to look for, what to redact, what to not redact,” reported NBC News.
Epstein Files release LIVE: Maxwell's booking details found in released files
Epstein Files release LIVE: Among the files in dataset 10 is a PDF copy of the Joint Automated Booking System record for Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, which is used to register suspects after they are arrested. The 2020 document includes a photograph of Maxwell appearing to wear a prison-issued orange jumpsuit.
Epstein Files release LIVE: What all have been released?
Epstein Files release LIVE: US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said over 3 million pages, including 2000 videos and 180,000 images related to Jeffrey Epstein have been released
Epstein Files release LIVE: What was the initial deadline set by Congress?
Epstein Files release LIVE: After missing the 19 December deadline set by Congress to release all of the files, the Justice Department said it tasked hundreds of lawyers with reviewing the records to determine what needs to be redacted, or blacked out, to protect the identities of victims of sexual abuse.
Epstein Files release LIVE: Were all the photos and videos shot by Epstein?
Epstein Files release LIVE: Blanche said that the 2,000 videos and 180,000 images are not just taken by Epstein. He said some of those are commercial pornography, however, some do appear to be photos and videos taken by Epstein and others around him, reported BBC
Epstein Files release LIVE: ‘Extensive redactions…' says Blanche
Epstein Files release LIVE: Blanche said there have been extensive redactions in photos and videos to for personal identification purposes.
Epstein Files release LIVE: End of review process?
Epstein Files release LIVE: Todd Blanche said that Friday's release would mark the end of the review process
Epstein Files release LIVE: 3 million pages, 2000+ videos – US Attorney General shares update
Epstein Files release LIVE: US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, on Friday said the US government is producing more than 3 million pages, including 2000 videos and 180,000 images related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.