The Justice Department has released a sweeping new batch of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, adding more than three million pages to what is now known as the Epstein files library. The disclosure comes more than a month after the deadline set by Congress, but officials say the release represents the bulk of unclassified material held by the department.

The records were made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law in November. The legislation required the Justice Department to disclose its Epstein-related files within 30 days. Earlier releases in December covered only a small portion of the material, prompting criticism from lawmakers and survivors who accused the department of moving too slowly.

At a news conference, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the latest release includes nearly 3.5 million pages, more than 2,000 videos and about 180,000 images. Some of the material contains pornography and sensitive content, leading the department to add age verification to its online archive. Blanche said certain files remain redacted to protect victims’ identities or to avoid interfering with active investigations.

Among the newly released documents are draft indictments and internal memos from the mid-2000s that show federal prosecutors once considered bringing far more serious charges against Epstein than those ultimately pursued. One draft memo sought approval for a sealed indictment that would have charged Epstein and several alleged co-conspirators, whose names remain redacted, describing him at the time as a high flight risk and a continued danger to the community.

The release has also renewed attention on Epstein’s associations with powerful figures. Emails and photographs included in the files reference politicians, business leaders and celebrities, though Blanche stressed that the documents do not amount to a confirmed list of people who abused women connected to Epstein. He said the public should not expect the files to reveal definitive proof of criminal conduct by others.

That assertion has done little to quiet criticism. Some survivors condemned the release, arguing that it exposes victims while still shielding perpetrators. Lawmakers from both parties have questioned whether the department has fully complied with the law, with several requesting access to unredacted records for congressional review.

Justice Department officials have insisted there was no effort to protect President Trump or anyone else, emphasizing that the White House had no role in reviewing or redacting the files. Still, the staggered release and heavy redactions have fueled skepticism.

As journalists, lawmakers and the public continue to comb through the expanding Epstein files library, the disclosures have reopened old wounds and raised fresh questions about accountability. For now, the documents offer a deeper look into how Epstein was investigated, even as many observers say the full truth remains frustratingly out of reach.