• DOJ has reviewed less than 1% of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Over two million documents remain under review; 400 attorneys are tasked with the work.
• The department missed the Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress for full disclosure.
• More than 125,000 pages released so far, primarily focusing on privacy protection for victims.
• Criticism arises from Congress and Epstein survivors over the DOJ's pace and transparency.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is currently reviewing over two million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing significant delays and challenges in the process. So far, only 12,285 documents have been publicly released, totaling about 125,575 pages, which indicates the department has reviewed less than 1% of the entire volume, according to CBS News, ABC News, and India Times.

The DOJ’s legal filing disclosed that over 400 attorneys are dedicating substantial time to reviewing these materials, with support from at least 100 FBI analysts knowledgeable in handling sensitive victim information. The process also includes reviewing additional documents discovered in late December, highlighting the department's commitment to meticulousness even as it copes with a backlog, as stated by ABC News and India Times.

Despite these efforts, the DOJ faced criticism for missing the deadline set by Congress to release the complete set of files by December 19. Congressional Democrats and Epstein survivors have expressed concerns about the DOJ’s slow progress in transparency, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer arguing that the law mandates full disclosure to ensure the public can access the truth, as reported by CBS News and India Times.

Adding to the complexity, the DOJ has indicated that a significant amount of the newly identified documents may be duplicative, yet still require processing to ensure victim privacy, which remains a priority throughout the review process, according to ABC News and India Times.