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The House Oversight Committee announced that the Justice Department will start releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related records on Friday.

The House Oversight Committee announced that the Justice Department will begin releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related records on Friday, August 22, 2025.

When Will Epstein Records Be Sent to House Oversight? Trump DOJ Provides an Update - Newsweek

When Will Epstein Records Be Sent to House Oversight? Trump DOJ Provides an Update - Newsweek

Source: newsweek.com

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Key Evidence

Verified August 18, 2025
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What the Evidence Shows

Multiple reputable news sources and official statements confirm that the Justice Department, under the current Trump administration (47th President as of 2025), will start turning over records related to Jeffrey Epstein to the House Oversight Committee on Friday of this week. This announcement was made by House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer. The release of these records follows subpoenas issued by the committee earlier in August 2025, demanding files and information related to Epstein's investigations. The DOJ's compliance with this subpoena marks a significant step in congressional oversight efforts concerning Epstein-related matters.

Key points:

The announcement was made publicly by Chair James Comer on August 18, 2025.

The Justice Department will begin providing the records on Friday, August 22, 2025.

This action follows subpoenas and requests issued earlier in August by the House Oversight Committee.

The release is part of ongoing investigations and oversight into Jeffrey Epstein-related cases.

This information is current and reflects the political and legal context as of August 2025.

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House Oversight Chair says Justice Department to start providing Epstein-related...

cnn.com
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House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Justice Department for Epstein files

npr.org
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When Will Epstein Records Be Sent to House Oversight? Trump DOJ Provides an...

newsweek.com
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