Outrage Erupts As FBI Withholding Epstein Documents Leaves Public With Redacted Binder

The public was promised a full release of Epstein-related documents, but what they received instead was a binder filled with redacted information and recycled material. Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed that the FBI had been withholding thousands of pages of records, leading to frustration over what many see as yet another attempt to keep the truth hidden.

In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Bondi set a deadline of February 28 for the Bureau to turn over all remaining Epstein files. She made it clear that she would not tolerate any further withholding of information, particularly when it comes to records that detail Epstein’s network and connections as detailed here. Patel responded by launching an internal probe, vowing to expose any efforts to keep case files buried.

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Controversy intensified when social media influencers visiting the White House were handed binders labeled The Epstein Files: Phase 1 in an event described here. Many were unaware of what they were holding until after reporters had already captured images of them with the documents. Bondi reportedly had not intended for the binders to be part of a publicized event, but by the time she addressed the situation, the damage had already been done.

The failed release has fueled widespread outrage. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) was among those blindsided by the process, stating that she had not been notified about the document handover in advance. Attorney Jennifer Freeman, who represents Epstein’s victims, also criticized the FBI and D.O.J., accusing them of mishandling the case and failing to provide real justice for survivors.

Bondi is standing firm on her demand for full disclosure, insisting that Patel ensure every withheld document reaches the D.O.J. Patel has echoed her call for transparency, stating that no files will be kept from public scrutiny.

With mounting pressure on the FBI and D.O.J., questions remain over how much longer Americans will be forced to wait for the full Epstein client list.