Trump authorises release of materials in Epstein case

Trump authorises publication of Epstein case files - DOJ to release documents within 30 days

President of the United States Donald Trump allowed the publication of materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The United States Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the Ministry of Justice would comply with the law and make the documents public within 30 days.

This is part of the archives that were previously closed to the public and contain details of investigations into Epstein's activities and connections.

What we know

According to Reuters, despite the general requirement to make the materials public, Not all documents will be made public. A law passed by Congress allows the Department of Justice to do not disclose:

• personal data of Epstein's victims,

• information that may prejudice current or future investigations,

• materials relating to persons who are not involved in the case but are mentioned in the documents.

Thus, the publication will be partial and may contain significant edits (revisions).

Why the decision is important

The Epstein case remains one of the most high-profile in the United States because of its impact:

• exploitation of minors,

• possible complicity of high-ranking officials and public figures,

• shortcomings in the work of federal agencies and the prison system.

The publication of documents can reveal new details or cause political consequences.

Context.

Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the government to declassify some of the materials. In the US, this decision is perceived as a potential political move amid discussions about the transparency of the law enforcement system and high-ranking officials involved in the case.