The Justice Department released the first installment of documents on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to House of Representatives investigators on Friday.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee pledged to make the documents public after a review to ensure the identities of victims have been protected.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., subpoenaed the records from the Justice Department earlier this month and also subpoenaed several witnesses, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and several former attorneys general to testify.
“The House Oversight Committee has received the Department of Justice’s first production of Epstein records pursuant to Chairman James Comer’s subpoena,” a committee spokesperson said in a public statement. “The production contains thousands of pages of documents.”
Epstein died by hanging in his prison cell. Federal law enforcement concluded it was a suicide.
“The committee intends to make these records public after thorough review to ensure any victims’ identification and child sexual abuse material are redacted,” the committee spokesperson added. “The committee will also consult with the DOJ to ensure any documents released do not negatively impact ongoing criminal cases and investigations.”
