Key Democratic lawmakers demand DOJ explain only partial Epstein files release
Source: ABC News
January 30, 2026, 11:00 PM
Not long after the Justice Department on Friday released millions of additional files related to the probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein -- but withheld others -- key congressional Democrats demanded explanations about the partial release.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California, one of the authors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act requiring the release, noted that the Justice Department said there were 6 million "potentially responsive pages" from the files, but was releasing only 3.5 million pages after review and redactions.
"This raises questions as to why the rest are being withheld. I will be reviewing closely to see if they release what I’ve been pushing for," Khanna said in a statement. "Failing to release these files only shields the powerful individuals who were involved and hurts the public’s trust in our institutions," he added.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department did not release all of the files Friday due to the presence of child sexual abuse material and victim rights obligations.
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