More than 47,000 Jeffrey Epstein related files were taken offline from its public archive during a review of the records
The U.S. Department of Justice is facing scrutiny after more than 47,000 Jeffrey Epstein related files were taken offline from its public archive during a review of the records.
The documents were part of a massive disclosure ordered under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the DOJ to publish materials tied to the investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender.
While the department initially said the release contained more than three million pages, analysis by CBS News found that about 2.7 million pages are currently accessible. More than 47,000 files, totaling roughly 65,500 pages, were taken offline while officials review redactions and remove sensitive information.
Some of the removed documents reportedly contained explicit images or personal details connected to survivors, including files with unredacted photos and birthdates. The Justice Department says the files were not deleted and are being temporarily taken down to address concerns about privacy and redactions before being republished.
The department says the review is focused on protecting victims and correcting mistakes, while some lawmakers and survivors’ advocates have raised questions about transparency and the handling of the release.
