Document Review

Epstein Files: DOJ Admits 2 Million Records Under Review, Months After Deadline

Epstein files: 2 million records in various stages of review, DOJ says, and the situation feels like it’s spiraling, doesn’t it? The Department of Justice has stated they’re knee-deep in reviewing over two million documents related to the Epstein case. It’s a staggering number, especially when you consider the initial deadline for releasing these files was back in December. What’s even more concerning is the slow pace of the releases thus far, with less than one percent of the documents having been made public.

This whole process has brought a lot of things into sharper focus. It makes you wonder about the priorities, the speed at which things are supposedly being done, and whether there’s a genuine commitment to transparency.… Continue reading

DOJ Seeks Holiday Volunteers to Redact Epstein Files Amidst Controversy

In a recent development, the Justice Department called upon career prosecutors in Florida to volunteer to redact the Epstein files. This request was made via email to the Southern District of Florida’s US Attorney’s Office, seeking assistance with document review and redactions related to the Epstein case. The timing of the request, which occurred just before the Christmas holiday, suggests an effort to accelerate the release of the files, which the Justice Department was mandated to do by an act of Congress. Furthermore, the Justice Department has struggled to meet the initial deadline for releasing all documents, and the redaction guidelines have been described as confusing.

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