US DOJ finds another million documents in Epstein case

US Department of Justice discovers over a million new documents in the case Jeffrey Epstein - Reuters

Washington - The US Department of Justice announced the discovery of more than one million new documents, related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This was reported by Reuters.

What we know

According to the agency, the materials were found FBI and the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York і have not previously appeared as part of an official investigation.

Now the documents:

• are on the vetting of lawyers from the US Department of Justice;

• can significantly expand the body of evidence in the case;

• require additional processing for protection of victims.

Next steps

The Ministry of Justice noted that publication of the materials will take several more weeks, The law requires the removal of confidential data and personal information of victims.

Context.

The Epstein case remains one of the most high-profile in the US, given The financier's connections with influential politicians, businessmen and celebrities. The new discovery of documents may result in another wave of legal and social consequences.