The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a fact sheet Sunday explaining that records related to Jeffrey Epstein remain under review, are subject to redactions, and some photographs have been removed to protect victims.
The DOJ began releasing thousands of pages of photographs and documents after court seals were lifted under the Epstein Transparency Act, enacted by President Donald Trump. According to the fact sheet, hundreds of thousands of additional pages are still under review, with more than 200 attorneys working to process the material. Some previously released photos were temporarily removed following requests from alleged victims or their attorneys. Officials stated that these materials will be rereleased with appropriate redactions if required by law.
A DOJ official noted that those complaining about Friday’s initial release often are the same individuals who “apparently don’t want us to protect victims.” The issue intensified when files, including at least one image showing Trump, disappeared from a DOJ webpage shortly after posting. Deputy Attorney General Blanche told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the files were removed due to concerns about photographs depicting women. She emphasized that the department learned of the concerns after posting the material and clarified that it has nothing to do with President Trump.
The fact sheet states that redactions will be limited to protecting victims, minors, potential victims, and privileged material. Officials confirmed that no information is being withheld to shield politically exposed or well-known individuals. The DOJ described the process as ongoing, with additional releases continuing as reviews are completed. The new law provided courts with a legal basis to grant long-standing requests for unsealing Epstein-related records that had previously been denied.
