According to AP News, Bondi confirmed that the Department of Justice has appointed Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to conduct a federal investigation. According to People, Trump emphasized that the DOJ should "examine all available evidence" and investigate materials related not only to Clinton but also to other prominent politicians and businessmen. It is important to note that no charges have been filed against the mentioned individuals so far, and at this point, the investigation is focused on gathering and analyzing data.
The President characterized the situation as "the Epstein deception," adding that the publication of new documents requires "thorough scrutiny." At the same time, The Guardian points out that Democratic lawmakers have previously accused the DOJ of insufficient transparency in the Epstein case and have called for the disclosure of all available materials.
Justice Department representatives report that the investigation is in its early stages. Federal prosecutors will analyze correspondence, financial documents, and other materials related to Epstein's associates. A decision on the potential expansion of the investigation will be made based on the analysis of the collected data.
At this time, officials emphasize that the investigation is a fact-finding inquiry rather than a prosecutorial process and aims to determine whether there is sufficient basis for further legal action.
Jeffrey Epstein is an American financier convicted of the sexual exploitation of minors and known for his connections with political and business elites. In 2019, he was arrested on charges of trafficking and was soon found dead in his cell, raising numerous questions and controversies regarding the circumstances of his death.
Interest in the case has renewed following the emergence of new documents and correspondence, as well as accusations against the U.S. DOJ of withholding certain information. In this regard, Congress has initiated the process of disclosing files, and President Trump has instructed a new review of possible connections between Epstein and influential political figures.
