Good morning, this is Taz Ali providing live coverage of the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The US Department of Justice has just released a massive trove of files related to the late sex offender, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation.
Unprecedented Document Dump
On Friday, the US Department of Justice unveiled millions of new files, comprising more than three million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images. This release represents the largest document dump since the enactment of a law last year that mandates the government to disclose any information in its possession concerning Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019.
Key Figures Mentioned
Among the individuals referenced in these newly released files are some of the world's most prominent figures. Notably, the world's richest person, Elon Musk, is mentioned, along with the former Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson. This inclusion has sparked widespread interest and speculation about the extent of their connections to the case.
For those following this story closely, you can access our previous coverage below, which includes updates on how survivors have reacted to the documents, expressing concerns that victims' names are being exposed while men remain protected.
We will continue to monitor this situation throughout the day and bring you further developments as they unfold. Stay tuned for more in-depth analysis and breaking news on this critical issue.