Department of Justice is reviewing over 5.2 million Jeffrey Epstein files
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Key Points:
- The Justice Department has over 400 attorneys reviewing the Epstein files but does not expect to release additional documents until January 20 or 21, missing the December 19 legal deadline.
- The expanded scope and increased legal resources indicate the Epstein investigation will remain a significant political issue heading into the midterm elections, with bipartisan scrutiny and congressional pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized an "all-hands-on-deck" approach, with multiple DOJ offices working continuously to review and redact documents to protect victims before release.
- Democrats criticize the DOJ for delays and accuse officials of misleading the public, while some lawmakers, including Rep. Ro Khanna, are willing to grant extra time if key victim statements and
