Overview
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News that it is not a crime to party or email with Jeffrey Epstein, while saying the DOJ would pursue cases supported by evidence.
- The Justice Department recently released more than 3 million pages of Epstein-related records, with media reports saying some claims referencing President Donald Trump were later deleted.
- Blanche previously said the DOJ had finished reviewing the files and indicated new prosecutions were unlikely due to insufficient evidence.
- On CNN, Rep. Robert Garcia criticized Blanche’s remarks as harmful to survivors, accused officials of withholding documents, and demanded the release of co‑conspirator names.
- Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie warned they are prepared to pursue impeachment of Attorney General Pam Bondi if remaining materials are not produced, as public criticism surged on social media.