The Department of Justice published nearly 3.5 million pages of material under the Epstein Files Transparency Act on January 30, 2026, the department said in a press release announcing the production.
The Justice Department said the publication combined prior releases and the new tranche to reach “nearly 3.5 million pages,” and that the materials include about 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, some of which were heavily redacted, according to the department’s statement.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke at a press conference as the files went online at the department’s Epstein library, where the DOJ said it had collected documents from multiple investigations in Florida and New York and from the Office of Inspector General inquiry into Epstein’s death.
Critics and some victims’ groups immediately said the release fell short because of redactions and missing materials, and reporters noted the department missed the statutory December deadline set by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which President Trump signed into law on November 19, 2025.
Separately, the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General announced on April 23, 2026 that it would audit the department’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and review how the materials were identified, reviewed and redacted.
The audit announcement and subsequent coverage intensified scrutiny of the release process, with outlets reporting that the OIG review was opened after months of criticism about uneven disclosure, heavy redactions and the department’s explanation of withheld items.
The newly public files have also become a flashpoint in politics and public debate: some lawmakers and watchdog groups demanded fuller disclosures, while the DOJ and its leaders said they had followed legal limits on privilege and victim privacy.
For additional on-site context, readers can consult reporting on related developments including a congressional petition aimed at forcing further action and an in-person exhibit tied to the files.
Related coverage on this site: Epstein files discharge petition gains 49 signatures and Epstein files exhibit opens in Dallas.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice — press release saying the department published nearly 3.5 million responsive pages and that the production included about 2,000 videos and 180,000 images (Jan. 30, 2026).
- NBC News — coverage describing the size of the release, missed deadline and reactions from victims’ groups and lawmakers (Jan. 30, 2026).
- DOJ Office of the Inspector General — announcement that the OIG initiated an audit of the department’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act (Apr. 23, 2026).
- Reuters — reporting that the OIG review will scrutinize how the department handled collection, review and redaction of the files (Apr. 23, 2026).
