• Justice Department announces discovery of over one million additional documents potentially related to Jeffrey Epstein case
  • Congressional lawmakers from both parties threaten contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi over incomplete file release
  • DOJ says review process may take several more weeks due to volume of newly discovered materials

WASHINGTON, DC (TDR) — The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that federal prosecutors and the FBI have uncovered over one million additional documents potentially connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case, significantly expanding the scope of an already contentious Epstein files release that has drawn bipartisan criticism from lawmakers.

The announcement came via social media on Christmas Eve, as the department revealed that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the FBI had turned over the massive document trove for review and potential public disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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Volume Creates New Timeline Challenges

The newly discovered materials dwarf the roughly 30,000 pages already released across multiple document dumps since Dec. 19, when the DOJ faced a congressionally mandated deadline to publish all unclassified records related to the convicted sex offender’s case.

“We have lawyers working around the clock to review and make the legally required redactions to protect victims, and we will release the documents as soon as possible.”

The department acknowledged the review process may extend for several more weeks due to the unprecedented volume of material requiring examination for victim privacy protections and compliance with existing court orders.

Political Backlash Intensifies

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The announcement of additional documents comes as lawmakers from both parties escalate threats of legal action against Attorney General Pam Bondi over what they characterize as incomplete compliance with federal law.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a resolution Monday directing the Senate to initiate legal action against the Justice Department for what he called a “blatant cover-up” in its staggered release of materials.

“The law Congress passed is crystal clear: release the Epstein files in full so Americans can see the truth. Instead, the Trump Department of Justice dumped redactions and withheld the evidence — that breaks the law.”

Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, the Democratic and Republican co-authors of the transparency legislation, announced plans to pursue inherent contempt proceedings against Bondi. The rarely used congressional power could theoretically result in fines or even arrest for non-compliance.

What’s Been Released So Far

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The Epstein files release began Friday with an initial tranche of fewer than 10,000 pages, followed by Tuesday’s release of approximately 30,000 additional pages including court records, FBI documents, emails, photographs and video materials.

Documents released to date include references to President Donald Trump flying on Epstein’s private jet more frequently than previously known, emails discussing 10 potential co-conspirators in the sex trafficking case, and heavily redacted grand jury materials.

The Justice Department has maintained that extensive redactions are necessary to protect the identities of Epstein’s victims and comply with privacy laws, while critics argue the department is shielding powerful individuals from accountability.

Legal Requirements and Exemptions

The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by President Trump on Nov. 19, gave the attorney general 30 days to publish all unclassified records in a searchable, downloadable format.

The legislation specifically required disclosure of materials related to Epstein, his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, individuals connected to his criminal activities, plea agreements, internal Justice Department communications, and records pertaining to his 2019 death in federal custody.

However, the law permits certain exemptions including redactions to protect victim identities, information that could jeopardize active investigations, and classified materials related to national security.

FBI Work Reveals Massive Evidence Cache

Earlier released emails from 2020 revealed FBI technical engineers had described seizing terabytes of data from Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse and Caribbean island properties, including material from phones, tablets, cameras, servers and computers that required breaking through encryption.

One official noted the investigation involved more than one million pages of documents and extensive volumes of electronic materials even before this week’s announcement of newly discovered files.

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The FBI previously disclosed its files included more than 300 gigabytes of data and physical evidence, some containing explicit images that will not be made public to protect victims.

Clinton Camp Demands Full Release

Former President Bill Clinton’s spokesman joined calls for complete disclosure Monday, stating the partial release pattern suggests “someone or something is being protected.”

Angel Ureña urged President Trump to direct Bondi to immediately release any remaining materials referencing or containing photographs of Clinton, who appeared extensively in the initial document releases including images from trips on Epstein’s jet for Clinton Foundation work.

Will the discovery of over one million additional documents lead to meaningful accountability, or will the review process become another mechanism for delay in the controversial Epstein files release?

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