Justice Department Sends New List of Names From Epstein Files

The U.S. Justice Department has submitted a comprehensive report to Congress, fulfilling the Epstein Files Transparency Act mandate. The six‑page document enumerates every government official and public figure referenced in the documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Key Features of the Report

• Nine File Categories
• Flight logs
• Emails
• Detention papers
• Immunity deals

• (and five additional types)

• Redactions & Privacy
• Victim names, child‑abuse material, and legal secrets removed in compliance with the Act.
• Collaboration with victim lawyers and victims ensured sensitive data remained protected.

• Notable Inclusions
• Names spanning various contexts, including deceased figures such as singer Janis Joplin and a convicted sexual abuser.
• The list’s breadth has sparked debate over relevance and accuracy.

Congressional Reactions

• Rep. Ro Khanna labeled the list “absurd,” highlighting seemingly unrelated names.
• Rep. Thomas Massie and Khanna requested clarification on six individuals tied to Epstein; the Department clarified these were randomly selected for an FBI lineup years ago with no real connection.

Implications

The report underscores the vast amount of information available while raising questions about privacy and the relevance of certain entries. Critics call for clearer explanations on why specific names appear.

The Justice Department remains the sole official source regarding these files.