FBI Reportedly Withholding Thousands Of Epstein Files As Outrage Grows Over Limited Release

The release of Epstein-related documents has done little to answer the public’s questions, with Attorney General Pam Bondi confirming that the FBI has been withholding critical records. A binder of heavily redacted information was distributed, but much of its content had already been made public in past releases, fueling further outrage.

Bondi, who had expected full cooperation from the Bureau, sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel demanding that every Epstein-related document be turned over to the D.O.J. by February 28. Patel responded swiftly, launching an internal investigation into the Bureau’s failure to disclose all case files. He assured the public that anyone found responsible for withholding information would face consequences.

The controversy deepened after select social media influencers were handed binders labeled The Epstein Files: Phase 1 at the White House in an event described here. The move led to widespread criticism, as many of the influencers were unaware of the contents and were later blamed for not releasing more information. Bondi had reportedly not intended for the binders to be publicly known, but by the time she addressed the situation, the media had already captured images of them.

The reaction from lawmakers and advocates was immediate. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), a strong voice in the push for transparency, stated that she was blindsided by the release, having received no prior notice that documents would be made public. Victims’ attorney Jennifer Freeman also voiced frustration, calling the incomplete release another example of federal agencies failing to do their jobs properly.

Despite the mounting outrage, Bondi remains firm in her stance that all records must be made public. Patel has also doubled down, stating that the D.O.J. will receive all withheld records and that there will be no cover-ups under his leadership.

As the battle for Epstein’s full records continues, the American public is left waiting for answers that have yet to come.

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