US Attorney General Pam Bondi stated Wednesday that the FBI is currently reviewing “tens of thousands” of child exploitation videos found in the possession of deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Her comments shed light on the scale of the ongoing investigation as a conservative watchdog group, Judicial Watch, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking the release of related records, particularly those identifying Epstein’s clients or associates.
Speaking to reporters Wednesday after announcing plans for a press conference, Bondi was asked about delays in releasing documents related to Epstein. She explained that the sheer volume and sensitive nature of the material were factors in the FBI’s lengthy review process.
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“The FBI, they’re reviewing… there are tens of thousands of videos of Epstein with children or child porn and there are hundreds of victims and no one victim will ever get released, it’s just the volume and that’s what they’re going through right now,” Bondi said. “The FBI is diligently going through that… I’ll call him later.”
The disclosure from Bondi comes as the Department of Justice faces legal pressure regarding Epstein-related information. In April, the conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch announced it had filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the DOJ, alleging a failure to adequately respond to requests for Epstein records.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Case No. 1:25-cv-01056), specifically demands “comprehensive records” concerning Epstein, with a key focus on information identifying his clients or associates. Judicial Watch initiated the suit after alleging the DOJ failed to adequately respond to four separate FOIA requests submitted to various components, including the Office of Information Policy, the Criminal Division, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Jeffrey Epstein died in federal custody in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His extensive network of connections to powerful and wealthy individuals has been the subject of intense public interest and speculation, fueling demands for transparency regarding who may have been involved or associated with his activities.
The Judicial Watch lawsuit follows a document release by the Justice Department on February 27, 2025. While this release was anticipated, some outlets, including the Tampa Free Press and New York Post, reported that it contained few significant new revelations, primarily listing names of individuals already publicly associated with Epstein.
Judicial Watch argues that this prior release was insufficient and that the DOJ is legally obligated under FOIA to provide a more complete response to their requests.
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“Simply put, the Justice Department needs to respond to public demands for transparency under law and release the Epstein files under FOIA,” stated Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton in the group’s announcement of the lawsuit.
The lawsuit seeks to compel the DOJ to conduct thorough searches for all relevant Epstein records, particularly identifying those connected to him, and to release any non-exempt documents found. The timing of Bondi’s comments highlights the ongoing nature of the federal government’s handling of evidence and information related to the high-profile Epstein ca
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