DOJ Accused of Epstein File Cover-Up as Release Deadline Passes

Epstein Files Release Under Scrutiny

• 🏛️ Two US Congressmen, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, are urging a federal judge to intervene in the release of Epstein files.
• 🗓️ This action comes after the deadline for release expired without substantial progress.

DOJ's Justification and Criticism

• ⚖️ The Department of Justice claims that over 99% of the materials are still under review, citing the need for manual redaction of victim-identifying information by 400 attorneys.
• 🧐 Congressman Thomas Massie disputes the DOJ's explanation, suggesting the issue is not the volume of released material but what is being withheld.

Allegations of a Cover-Up

• 🔍 Donald Trump and JD Vance are mentioned in connection with allegations of being engaged in a significant cover-up related to Jeffrey Epstein.
• 🤝 Massie and Khanna are working with Epstein's victims and are requesting a special master to oversee the DOJ's handling of the document release.