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Epstein Files Released -- But Signs of Delay and Redaction Raise Questions - Liberal Lens
The first batch of the Epstein files has been released under a legal deadline — but early signs raise serious transparency questions. Redactions, missing searchability, recycled materials, and DOJ admissions that more documents are still coming suggest the public may not yet have full access.
This breakdown explains what has been released so far, what appears to be missing, why searchability matters, and what this moment means for accountability and for survivors seeking the truth. - 12/19/2025.