Breaking down latest Epstein files release
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing more than 3 million records related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
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Live updates as 3 million Epstein files released by DOJ
The Justice Department on Friday released more documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after the original deadline to do so.
DOJ releases more Epstein files
The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
DOJ releases more Jeffrey Epstein files
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Friday the release of millions of pages from files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Live updates as 3 million Epstein files released by DOJ
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