Pam Bondi confirms full release of Epstein files as 300 high-profile names are exposed

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the Department of Justice has finished publicly releasing records tied to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. The disclosure fulfills requirements outlined in the Epstein Files Transparency Act after months of phased document reviews.

Officials said the final release followed extensive examination of emails, photographs, and investigative materials gathered across December and January. The concluding batch reportedly references more than 300 prominent individuals.

Bondi explained that a separate list identifies people who were government officials or politically exposed figures appearing at least once in the files. She stressed that being named does not indicate criminal conduct or involvement in Epstein’s offenses.

She also stated that no material was hidden or edited due to embarrassment, reputational concerns, or political sensitivity involving public figures or foreign leaders. References span varied contexts, from direct communication to incidental mentions.

Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche noted that some names surfaced through emails or media citations rather than personal connections. Certain legally protected records—such as attorney-client or deliberative materials—remained withheld where separation was impossible.

Lawmakers including Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna argued the law requires disclosure of internal prosecutorial decisions. Speaking on This Week, Massie said key memos and notes were still missing, while Khanna criticized the lack of context surrounding listed names.

Victims’ attorneys raised privacy concerns after some sensitive data briefly appeared online before removal. Although the department maintains it met legal obligations, bipartisan scrutiny and calls for fuller transparency are expected to continue.