US authorities have uncovered over a million additional documents potentially linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein, with plans to release them in the coming weeks, officials have stated.

The FBI and federal prosecutors in New York alerted the Department of Justice (DoJ) to the discovery. The DoJ confirmed on Wednesday that lawyers are working diligently to review the files and redact information as legally required to protect victims.

“We have lawyers working around the clock to review and make the legally required redactions to protect victims and we will release the documents as soon as possible,” the DoJ said.

The department anticipates the full release will take several weeks. This comes after scrutiny over the DoJ’s failure to release all Epstein-related files by the December 19th deadline, as mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

The agency has pledged continued compliance with federal law and President Trump’s directive for full disclosure. Details on how the FBI and the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York located the additional material remain undisclosed.

Epstein was facing charges of sex trafficking minors when he died by suicide while in custody awaiting trial in a New York prison.

This revelation follows the release of thousands of documents – many heavily redacted – pertaining to investigations into Epstein. Officials have indicated that hundreds of thousands of documents still require review and release.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by President Trump last month, compels the DoJ to share the documents publicly, with redactions limited to protecting victim identities and ongoing criminal investigations.

Lawmakers have voiced concerns over the extent of redactions in previously released files. Representative Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, accused the White House of illegally withholding information following the discovery of the new documents.

“Every day we see lies, incompetence, missed deadlines, and illegal redactions,” Representative Garcia stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

The Act specifically prohibits redactions based on potential embarrassment or reputational harm, and requests internal communications detailing investigations into Epstein and his associates.

Among the released documents are emails from 2019 referencing 10 possible co-conspirators. Subpoenas were reportedly served to six individuals across Florida, Boston, New York City, and Connecticut.

Identifying and investigating potential co-conspirators remains a key focus for Epstein’s victims and concerned lawmakers.

Previous document releases have already sparked international repercussions. For instance, Peter Mandelson resigned as the UK’s ambassador to the US after an email surfaced revealing Epstein had told him, “I think the world of you” the day before beginning a sentence for soliciting prostitution from a minor.

Lord Mandelson expressed regret over his departure from the embassy and his association with Epstein.

Similarly, Prince Andrew lost his royal title and was asked to leave Royal Lodge in October following scrutiny of his ties to Epstein.

A 2001 email, revealed on Tuesday, sent by an individual identified as ‘A’ from Balmoral to Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, asked: “Have you found me some new inappropriate friends?”

Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, stating he did not witness or suspect any inappropriate behaviour from Epstein.

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