# DOJ Under Fire: Todd Blanche Defends Epstein Files Release Amid Mounting Scrutiny

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Podcast: [Beyond The Horizon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-horizon-4355856)
Published: 2026-06-06T00:15:02+00:00
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly defended the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, insisting that the department has complied with legal requirements to release materials tied to the case. He stated that investigators have already disclosed all documents that can be made public under the law, while maintaining that Epstein’s death in federal custody was ruled a suicide despite acknowledged procedural failures at the jail. Blanche also indicated that while the case is technically still open, any additional charges or actions would depend on the emergence of new, substantiated evidence rather than speculation or public pressure. At the same time, the situation is drawing increasing criticism from lawmakers and observers who argue that the disclosures have been incomplete, overly redacted, and lacking transparency about Epstein’s broader network. Some members of Congress and outside critics suggest that key information may still be withheld, fueling suspicions about the extent of institutional accountability. Blanche pushed back on those claims, arguing that legal constraints—such as protecting victims and avoiding the release of unverified allegations—limit what can be made public. The clash reflects a widening gap between official assurances that the matter has been handled appropriately and ongoing demands for deeper disclosure and accountability. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Deputy AG Blanche defends DOJ’s work on Epstein case ahead of closed-door Hill briefing | CNN Politics

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