How to Read the Epstein Files Like an Expert

"The reason that the Epstein story has been such a huge scandal is the same reason the files may not contain any bombshells: Law enforcement's pursuit of Epstein was long insufficient. "I honestly think these files may not be as explosive as what people hope, because the FBI just didn't dig hard enough into this case," Brown told me. Although the files reportedly include tens of thousands of pages, some may be repetitive."

"Although the files reportedly include tens of thousands of pages, some may be repetitive, and others have already been made public, whether by House investigators or through prior reporting; the Herald has sued to obtain many documents related to Epstein. But Brown pointed out that even information that was previously public may not be well known, and so it could still come as a revelation to many observers. "What might not be new for me might be new for three-quarters of America," she said."

The Justice Department will release a large cache of files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 15 days under a law passed by Congress. The files reportedly include tens of thousands of pages but may contain repetition and many documents already public. Law-enforcement investigations into Epstein were long insufficient, so the files may not yield explosive new evidence. Materials from the initial 2000s federal prosecution and the 2008 plea deal merit close attention. Expect charging documents, witness interviews, and grand-jury materials alongside civil and sealed records. Significant redactions and legal restrictions are likely, though some previously public information could still inform many readers.

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