Trump Set to Unseal Epstein Files: What to Expect from the Justice Department's Release
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Congress has passed a bill compelling the Justice Department to release its case files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill, which sets a 30-day deadline for the department to produce the files. The move comes after years of pressure from survivors of Epstein's abuse and follows a shift in Trump's stance on the issue. Once signed, the bill will require the Justice Department to release all its collected records, including internal communications, on Epstein and his associates. However, the bill exempts personally identifiable information of victims, child sexual abuse materials, and information deemed classified for national defense or foreign policy. The department will also be allowed to withhold information that could jeopardize active investigations or prosecutions. Proponents of the bill, including Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, believe that the release of the files will bring a public reckoning for those involved in Epstein's abuse. Massie has offered to read the names of those accused on the House floor, which would shield their speech from legal consequences. The release of the files is expected to reveal more about Epstein's connections to global leaders, including Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and Prince Andrew. The files could total around 100,000 pages and include information on Epstein's death in a Manhattan jail cell. While some worry that the release of the files could create unintended consequences, others believe that it is essential to shed light on the abuse and exploitation of Epstein's victims. The bill requires the Justice Department to produce reports on what materials it withheld and redactions made within 15 days of the release of the files.
