UPDATE: Major revelations are emerging regarding the Justice Department’s (DOJ) handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s case. Lawyer and Politico senior writer Ankush Khardori has raised urgent concerns about a significant contradiction in the DOJ’s statements, directly challenging their credibility.
On December 24, 2022, the DOJ announced it had discovered an astonishing one million new documents related to Epstein, necessitating further delays in the release of previously withheld files. This announcement follows earlier claims from the DOJ, which, in a June 2022 memo, stated it had thoroughly reviewed all related documents and was shutting down additional investigations into Epstein’s activities. Khardori emphasized that this contradiction deserves immediate public scrutiny.
While appearing on CNN, Khardori questioned how the DOJ could “just find a million new documents.” He highlighted that this situation raises serious doubts about the department’s competence. “This is an excellent question,” Khardori stated, stressing that the Trump-era DOJ had previously assured the public there was nothing left to investigate.
The newly uncovered documents reportedly came from the Southern District of New York, the same jurisdiction that prosecuted Epstein’s close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, for sex trafficking. Khardori pointed out that the sheer volume of documents overlooked by the DOJ suggests a troubling level of incompetence.
“I can tell you, as someone who has facilitated document production in DOJ investigations, if a corporate defendant delayed their response and then suddenly reported a million documents, the DOJ would be outraged,” Khardori explained. He criticized the handling of the Epstein case by the DOJ under officials Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche, labeling it as “a total professionally incompetent endeavor.”
This urgent situation raises pressing questions about the DOJ’s transparency and effectiveness in handling one of the most notorious criminal cases in recent history. As the public demands accountability, the implications of this revelation could extend beyond Epstein, impacting how the DOJ handles sensitive investigations in the future.
With the phased rollout of Epstein’s files now in question, all eyes are on the DOJ to see how they will address these contradictions and what further revelations may arise. Khardori’s comments highlight the need for a thorough examination of the DOJ’s actions and raise crucial questions about their commitment to justice.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
