DOJ Delays Continue in Epstein Document Review, Over 2 Million Records Under Review

DOJ has released 12,285 Epstein documents (125,575 pages) but under 1% of the total review is complete, leaving over two million records still under consideration.

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The Justice Department continues reviewing Epstein-related materials, with more than 2 million documents still pending, indicating an extended, ongoing federal review tied to the Epstein case.

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Over 12,285 Epstein-related documents have been released, totaling 125,575 pages, representing a small fraction of the total material under review.

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Only under 1% of the documents have been released so far, with officials saying most records remain under review for potential redactions or additional processing.

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U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton provided a progress update to federal judge Paul Engelmayer, outlining the pace and scope of the DOJ's Epstein evidence release.

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Analysts note the scale of the review, suggesting resolution may require additional time, resources, and possible congressional or judicial extensions to ensure thorough processing.

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Center-leaning sources present a neutral, information-forward account. They rely on court filings, official statements, and a mix of perspectives (DOJ, Democrats criticizing pace, Schumer quote) without persuasive language or selective emphasis. They avoid overt framing and primarily report timelines, counts, and procedural details.

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The DOJ has released 12,285 Epstein documents, totaling 125,575 pages.

Over 2 million documents are potentially responsive and under various stages of review by the DOJ.

The released documents represent under 1% of the total material under review.

U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton provided a progress update to federal judge Paul Engelmayer.

H.R.4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, was introduced on July 15, 2025, by Rep. Ro Khanna and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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