Trump Signs Landmark Epstein Transparency Act: What AG Pam Bondi Revealed About Releasing Files Amid DOJ Probe
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US President Donald Trump has signed the Epstein Transparency Act into law, mandating the release of remaining files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Act, signed by Trump on Wednesday, requires the Justice Department to make public its case files, but Attorney General Pam Bondi can withhold sensitive information that may jeopardize an ongoing investigation. The Act was introduced in the House by Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, who ensured that the DOJ's ability to withhold files is 'narrowly tailored and temporary.' However, there are concerns about the scope of the exemption, given that an active investigation is underway. In a recent statement, AG Bondi reassured that the DOJ will follow the law and ensure maximum transparency. 'We have released over 33,000 Epstein documents, and we'll continue to do so,' she said. 'We'll also encourage all victims to come forward and protect their identities.' With the Act in place, Bondi has 30 days to release all the remaining documents, which total over 100,000 pages. The records will include internal communications, case files, and information about Epstein's associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence. The Act also requires the DOJ to submit a report to Congress within 15 days of completing the release, detailing the categories of records released and withheld, along with a summary of redactions and a list of government officials and individuals named in the released materials.
