AG Pam Bondi Releases 'The Epstein Files' | TIME
By: Nik Popli (TIME)
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By Nik PopliFebruary 27, 2025 3:48 PM EST
A group of conservative influencers left the White House on Thursday afternoon, all holding white binders emblazoned with the Department of Justice seal. Some of them held up the binders to the cameras, which showed that they were labeled "The Epstein Files: Phase 1."
The unusual scene came just hours after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was confirmed earlier this month, vowed to release a cache of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi had promised that the files would include flight logs and the names of individuals involved, but she had cautioned that some information could not be disclosed due to the need to protect more than 250 victims.
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A review of the released documents found that they included heavy redactions and mostly information that had been previously reported. While the binders appeared to be marked "declassified," questions remained as to whether they had ever been classified in the first place. The limited scope of the release drew criticism from some Republicans, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, who leads a House GOP task force on government transparency.
"I nor the task force were given or reviewed the Epstein documents being released today … A NY Post story just revealed that the documents will simply be Epstein's phonebook," Luna tweeted. "THIS IS NOT WHAT WE OR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ASKED FOR and a complete disappointment. GET US THE INFORMATION WE ASKED FOR!"
Among those carrying the binders outside the White House was political commentator Rogan O'Handley, known online as DC Draino, along with Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik, podcaster Liz Wheeler, and Jack Posobiec, among others.
Bondi discussed the release of the documents in an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, offering a glimpse of what might be included—though she stopped short of confirming whether new revelations would emerge from the files, beyond what the public already knew. Epstein's dark history, marked by his abuse of underage girls, has been extensively documented over the years, with multiple lawsuits, criminal dockets, and public disclosures laying bare the extent of his crimes.
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In January 2024, a court unsealed a large batch of documents from the lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's victims. The materials released at that time, including police reports and victim testimonies, had already been publicly circulated.
Epstein's predatory behavior spanned more than a decade, with allegations dating back to the 1990s. He was accused of abusing hundreds of children, some as young as 14, in a sprawling operation allegedlyinvolving high-profile individuals, including politicians, celebrities, and royalty. Epstein's death in 2019, ruled a suicide while in a Manhattan jail awaiting trial, only fueled conspiracy theories and renewed calls for transparency.
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I don't actually care about The Epstein Files, but this appears to be another Trump administration cluster fuck.
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LOL.
Excuse for what?
It's all about the show John, promises made and promises kept, regardless of the value
and the accompanying dog and pony show with the "influencers".
LATER THAT SAME DAY:
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed Thursday that “thousands of pages” of documents in the FBI’s investigation into the sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein were withheld from her.
And she’s demanding that they be turned over by Friday morning.
Bondi, 59, disclosed in a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel a tipster said that all but “approximately 200 pages of documents” were still being kept secret at the FBI’s office in New York — despite her repeated requests for the “full” Epstein files.
“By 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, February 28, the FBI will deliver the full and complete Epstein files to my office, including all records, documents, audio and video recordings, and materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and his clients, regardless of how such information was obtained,” Bondi said.
FBI withheld 'thousands of pages' of Jeffrey Epstein docs: Bondi
It seems to be a white washed version of the originals
Thank you Ms Bondi.
What did you expect? The "new" Kenedy assisination files are the same thing.
All hype followed by smoke and mirrors.
I expected what we got. It's the MAGA conspiracy fans that wanted more.
They only want to see democrats or perceived libs like Bill Clinton on a list to validate their own conspiracies and prejudices.
The current PTB have already redacted the rest.
Wait until they release the Area 51 files
BREAKING: FBI Agents Allegedly Interfering With Release of Epstein Files. Pam Bondi Is Taking Action.
So why are the usual suspects desperately getting rid of evidence??
I don't know because I avoid reading Questionable sources and admitted conservative think tanks like the Heritage Foundation.
Bondi demands from Kash Patel, thousands of docs, video and audio interviews she is sure SDNY or the FBI are hiding from her.
Why does this all sound eerily familiar like Jordan subpoenaing Documents from Cheney and Clyburn that either never existed or were already turned over.
The dance rarely ends...
So, it sounds some like song and dance where they pretend they did something new, but actually didn’t.
The old Texas “Two Step”
Three Card Monty.