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10-02-2026
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, a late convicted sex offender, have released a video on Super Bowl Sunday calling for the full release of files related to him. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) was required by law to release all files in December last year, but many remain withheld or redacted. The survivors, appearing with black redaction marks over their mouths, held up photographs of themselves and said 'we all deserve the truth'. The DOJ claims that withheld files are either unrelated, duplicates, or protected under deliberative process or attorney-client privilege. The release of documents so far has shed light on Epstein's association with prominent people, but the DOJ has faced scrutiny for missing the deadline to release all files.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, World Without Exploitation, US Department of Justice, Todd Blanche, Pam Bondi • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
Ghislaine Maxwell, associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee in a closed-door deposition, invoking her Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and is seeking a pardon from former President Donald Trump. The committee had hoped to question her about her involvement with Epstein and potential co-conspirators. Maxwell's lawyer had previously stated that she was prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency. The deposition comes as the US Department of Justice released millions of pages of new files from its investigation into Epstein.
Entities: Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, US House Oversight Committee, Donald Trump, James Comer • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, appeared on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' to discuss immigration and homeland security funding. Gonzales expressed concerns about the Democrats' demands for reforms, including requiring judicial warrants for ICE agents to enter private property. He believes that administrative warrants are sufficient and that requiring judicial warrants would hinder law enforcement's ability to keep communities safe. Gonzales is open to some Democratic proposals, such as ICE agents wearing body cameras and improving communication with local communities. The conversation also touched on the upcoming hearing where Gonzales will question the heads of ICE, CBP, and another agency about their training and use of force.
Entities: Rep. Tony Gonzales, Texas, Margaret Brennan, ICE, CBP • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
The US is facing new roadblocks in its reckoning over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with lawmakers expressing concerns over the Department of Justice's handling of the case and the redactions made to the released documents. Meanwhile, Europe is racing ahead with investigations and accountability measures, with several high-profile figures facing scrutiny over their ties to Epstein. The contrast between the two regions is stark, with the US seemingly thwarting efforts for disclosure and accountability.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell, Department of Justice, Congress • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
As pressure mounted to release Jeffrey Epstein's files, FBI employees compiled allegations against men associated with Epstein, including prominent figures like Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The allegations were part of a 21-slide presentation that included unverified tips and claims of sexual misconduct. The Department of Justice eventually released over 3 million documents related to Epstein's case, but Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that there were no plans to bring additional charges. The release of the documents was met with backlash, with some officials initially hyping the release of a 'client list' that never materialized.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Ghislaine Maxwell • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
Members of Congress have begun reviewing unredacted versions of the Jeffrey Epstein files held by the Justice Department. CNN's Annie Grayer reports on what lawmakers are seeing in the documents. The article also touches on other news stories, including the Trump administration's pressure on Cuba, Ghislaine Maxwell's potential clemency, and various reactions from President Donald Trump.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Justice Department, Congress, Ghislaine Maxwell, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from House lawmakers in a deposition, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights. However, her attorney indicated that she was willing to testify that neither President Trump nor former President Clinton had done anything wrong in their connections with Epstein if Trump granted her clemency. The House Oversight Committee had subpoenaed Maxwell as part of an investigation into Epstein's sex trafficking. Maxwell has been seeking to have her conviction overturned and has been transferred to a low-security prison camp in Texas. The release of Epstein's files has sparked scrutiny of his associates and led to calls for accountability.
Entities: Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, House Oversight Committee • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has removed redactions from some documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following accusations by Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna that the DOJ had improperly blacked out names of possible co-conspirators. The lawmakers claimed that the names of 'six men' potentially implicated in Epstein's sex trafficking scheme had been redacted. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that non-victim names had been unredacted from a specific document, revealing the name of billionaire businessman Les Wexner, who is referred to as a 'co-conspirator' in the documents.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna, Todd Blanche, Ghislaine Maxwell • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
The US Justice Department has opened unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files to lawmakers, as mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed in November. The files contain information about Epstein's associates and alleged co-conspirators, with some lawmakers expressing concern that certain names were redacted in the publicly released records. The unredacted files were made available to members of Congress, who reported seeing names of individuals who were previously blanked out for unclear reasons. The release of these documents is seen as a step towards transparency and accountability in the Epstein case, which has implicated numerous high-profile individuals and raised suspicions of a cover-up.
Entities: US Justice Department, Jeffrey Epstein, Congress, Epstein Files Transparency Act, Representative Jamie Raskin • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
