New Developments in the Epstein Case Files, According to Officials

Not everyone is satisfied with how the information was presented. Lawmakers including Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna argued that simply publishing names without detailed context risks confusing the public. They are pushing for the release of internal government memos explaining why certain investigations were pursued—or dropped—over the years. Khanna also warned that mixing unrelated names with those of convicted offenders can “muddy the waters” and distract from accountability.

Victims’ advocates raised separate concerns about privacy. Attorneys representing survivors said some files briefly exposed identifying details, including private images and contact information. Officials acknowledged the issue, calling it a technical or human error, and said the affected files were quickly removed.