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A bombshell document dump from the Justice Department has reignited public interest in the Jeffrey Epstein saga, exposing a contact list featuring some of the world’s most famous names. Despite the anticipation, critics argue the release leaves more questions than answers.
The nearly 200 pages of documents include Epstein’s contact list, flight logs, and evidence tied to his crimes. While some expected new revelations, the names disclosed were mostly those already linked to the disgraced financier. According to the New York Post, the list includes Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, Alec Baldwin, and Ethel Kennedy, mother of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi weighed in on the controversy, stating that while the contact list is significant, it does not serve as a “client list.” She noted that many of these names have been in the public domain for years. Bondi also claimed a witness informed her that FBI agents in New York should release additional materials for full transparency.
One of the more explosive elements in the release was a list of massage therapists connected to Epstein. However, their names were redacted to protect victims’ identities. Meanwhile, the flight logs of Epstein’s infamous private jet, the “Lolita Express,” were also included but heavily censored, limiting the information available to the public.
The partial disclosure sparked immediate backlash. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), who leads a GOP task force on government transparency, voiced her frustration online. “THIS IS NOT WHAT WE OR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ASKED FOR and a complete disappointment,” she wrote, echoing sentiments from many who believe crucial details are still hidden.
Despite the outcry, Bondi assured the public that this was just the beginning. She emphasized that the DOJ would continue rolling out more information, with a deadline set for Friday for the FBI to submit additional documents.
FBI Director Kash Patel also attempted to ease concerns, promising full transparency. “If records have been hidden, we will uncover them,” he vowed. Patel assured the American people that there would be “no cover-ups” and that the bureau would comb through every file before making them public.
This latest release revives long-standing suspicions about the depth of Epstein’s connections and whether powerful figures have been shielded from scrutiny. The infamous “Black Book” first came to light in a 2009 court case and gained widespread attention after its 2015 publication by Gawker.
With this new trove of documents now in public hands, one lingering question remains: What else is being kept from the public?
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