司法部拖延了Epstein文件的发布,引用了超过1M的新记录,错过了12月19日的期限。 DOJ delays Epstein documents release, citing over 1M new records, missing Dec. 19 deadline.

司法部说,它还需要几周时间来完成Jeffrey Epstein相关文件的释放工作,这错过了国会12月19日的最后期限。 The Justice Department said it needs a few more weeks to complete the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, missing a December 19 congressional deadline. 它引述了联邦调查局和美国驻纽约南区检察官办公室在最后审查期间又发现了100多万份可能相关的记录。 It cited the discovery of over a million additional potentially relevant records by the FBI and U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York during a final review. 该部强调其对透明度的承诺,同时解释说,为保护隐私和遵守联邦法律,需要进行广泛的审查和编辑工作。 The department emphasized its commitment to transparency while explaining that extensive review and redaction are required to protect privacy and comply with federal law. 没有提供新的释放日期,拖延引起了立法者和倡导团体的批评,它们敦促全面披露。 No new release date was provided, and the delay has drawn criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups urging full disclosure.