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Coverage dated January 5, 2026

More than 2 million Epstein files still to be released, DOJ says in court filing

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More than 2 million files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are still to be released, according to a court filling from the DOJ.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    More than 2 million Epstein files still to be released, DOJ says in court filing (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    More than 2 million files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are still to be released, according to a court filling from the DOJ.

  2. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Epstein files: 2 million records in various stages of review, DOJ says (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The DOJ said that there are more than 2 million documents "potentially responsive" to the Epstein Files Transparency Act that are presently in review.

  3. The Boston Globe

    More than 2 million Epstein documents still unreleased, officials say (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Justice Department officials had previously given even larger estimates of the number of documents still under review.

  4. Forbes

    Epstein Files: Why It Will Take Weeks For A Release Of All The Documents (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Trump administration has released less than 1% of the files in its possession.

  5. WTOP Washington DC

    DOJ says it has reviewed less than 1% of Epstein files so far (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The Justice Department said late Monday it is still poring through millions of documents that may be related to Jeffrey Epstein.

  6. Digital Journal

    US Justice Dept says millions of Epstein files still not released (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The US Department of Justice said Monday it is still reviewing more than two million documents potentially related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey

  7. Newsweek

    Epstein files might not be released in full until after Trump leaves office (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Department of Justice said it has released less than one percent of the files potentially related to the late sex offender.

  8. The New Republic

    Surprise! Trump Has Barely Released Any Epstein Files at All (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Despite being required to release all the Epstein files, the Department of Justice has barely scratched the surface.

  9. CNN

    DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The Justice Department on Monday said it has released 12,285 documents – less than 1% – of its Jeffrey Epstein-related files, with more than 2 million documents still being reviewed.

  10. The Guardian

    US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Federal law required majority of documents to be released by 19 December, but only 125,575 pages have been published

  11. Washington Examiner

    DOJ says 2 million more Epstein files are being reviewed (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The DOJ is two weeks past the deadline for the files' release and could take longer, even with more than 125 lawyers on the task.

  12. Fox News

    More than 2M Epstein files still unpublished, DOJ confirms (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Justice Department tells jusge that Jeffrey Epstein document review continues with lawyers working to release files while protecting victim privacy.

  13. New York Post

    DOJ says it has released less than 1% of Epstein files, with more than 2 million documents under review (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    More than 2 million files related to late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein are under review, with less than 1% of them having been inspected and released to the public, the Justice Department revealed late Monday.

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