URGENT UPDATE: Lawyer and Politico senior writer Ankush Khardori is raising alarms about a shocking contradiction from the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the ongoing investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. During a CNN segment on Saturday, Khardori questioned the DOJ’s credibility after it was revealed that the agency had uncovered one million additional documents related to Epstein, despite previously claiming to have reviewed all relevant files.
Khardori’s comments come in the wake of a phased release of Epstein files mandated by law. Just last summer, the DOJ attempted to close investigations into Epstein, asserting in a leaked memo that all records had been examined. However, on Christmas Eve, the DOJ announced the discovery of a staggering one million new documents, necessitating further review and redaction.
“This is an excellent question,” Khardori stated, emphasizing the inconsistency in the DOJ’s claims. He pointed out that the documents were sourced from the Southern District of New York, the same district that prosecuted Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, for sex trafficking.
Khardori argued that this oversight points to “incompetence” within the DOJ. “If a corporate defendant waited until the last day to respond to a subpoena and claimed to have missed a million documents, the DOJ would be furious,” he declared. “This reflects very poorly on the leadership of the DOJ under Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche.”
The implications of this revelation are profound. As public trust in federal investigations wanes, the DOJ’s handling of Epstein’s case raises critical questions about transparency and accountability. With ongoing scrutiny from the media and the public, Khardori’s call for an explanation cannot be ignored.
As the situation develops, all eyes will be on the DOJ for their next steps in this high-profile case. What further revelations will emerge from the newly discovered documents? Will the DOJ face repercussions for its earlier assertions? Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.
This situation underscores the urgent need for clarity and thoroughness in federal investigations, particularly those involving high-profile figures like Epstein. The public deserves answers, and it seems the DOJ has a long way to go to regain credibility in this matter. Share this urgent development to keep others informed.
