Commentators Hold ‘Epstein Files’ After AG Pledge

In Washington on Thursday, a group of conservative political commentators was seen at the White House carrying binders titled “The Epstein Files,” following Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement about the upcoming release of documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier convicted of sexually abusing underage girls.

The content of the binders remains undisclosed to the public as the Justice Department has not yet released them. Although the binders were labeled “declassified,” it’s not confirmed if the information within had ever been classified. Among those carrying the binders was Rogan O’Handley, a political commentator known as DC Draino.

In a Fox News segment on Wednesday, Bondi indicated that the forthcoming documents would include flight logs and an array of names, though it was uncertain if the documents contained any new revelations. Epstein’s criminal activities and his connections with high-profile individuals have been a persistent source of public intrigue and media investigation. Numerous records have been made available through legal actions, criminal records, public statements, and Freedom of Information Act requests over the years.

Earlier this year, in January 2024, a court released a substantial collection of documents from a lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s victims. This cache largely consisted of material previously disclosed, such as victim interview transcripts and old police reports.

Epstein was responsible for the sexual exploitation of minors numerous times over more than a decade, targeting girls as young as 14. He died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial in a Manhattan jail.

The case captured significant public attention due to Epstein and his former associate Ghislaine Maxwell’s associations with high-profile figures, including royals, political leaders, and billionaires. Maxwell, who is the daughter of the late British media magnate Robert Maxwell, was convicted in December 2021. She was found guilty of helping Epstein lure minors between 1994 and 2004 and received a 20-year prison sentence.