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Justice Department drops long-awaited Epstein files on deadline day

Trump refuses to take questions on Epstein Files
  • Donald Trump's administration has released thousands of documents from investigations into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The Department of Justice launched a public website on Friday afternoon to host these materials, following months of public pressure and legislation signed by the president.
  • Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier, was accused of trafficking women and girls and died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial.
  • Despite the website launch, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that not all materials have been released, with government lawyers reportedly redacting sensitive information.
  • Democrats have threatened legal action to compel the immediate release of all remaining Epstein files.
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