URGENT UPDATE: Lawyer and senior writer for Politico, Ankush Khardori, has raised serious questions about a major contradiction within the Justice Department (DOJ) regarding Jeffrey Epstein that demands immediate attention. In a stunning revelation, Khardori highlighted the DOJ’s conflicting actions surrounding the release of Epstein-related documents, which could have far-reaching implications for ongoing investigations.
During an appearance on CNN earlier today, Khardori pointed out that while the DOJ is now legally mandated to release its Epstein files in stages, a leaked memo from June revealed that the agency previously claimed it had reviewed all relevant documents and sought to shut down further investigations into Epstein. This contradiction raises alarming questions about the agency’s competence and transparency.
On Christmas Eve, the DOJ announced it had discovered an astonishing 1,000,000 new documents related to Epstein, necessitating additional time for proper review and redaction. Khardori emphasized the absurdity of this claim, stating, “This is an excellent question,” referring to how the DOJ could have “just found a million new documents.”
The newly uncovered documents were reported to have originated from the Southern District of New York, the same district that prosecuted Epstein’s close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, for sex trafficking. Khardori condemned the DOJ’s oversight, attributing it to “incompetence.” He argued that if a corporate defendant were to delay the production of documents and suddenly present a massive trove of overlooked files, the DOJ would react aggressively, highlighting a double standard in the agency’s handling of its own investigations.
Khardori’s comments underscore a growing sense of frustration among legal experts and the public regarding the DOJ’s handling of Epstein-related cases. “This is a total professionally incompetent endeavor that reflects very poorly on the [Pam] Bondi and [Todd] Blanche Justice Department,” he stated emphatically.
As the public and advocacy groups demand answers, the implications of the DOJ’s actions could resonate through ongoing legal battles and future investigations. The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated, and observers are left wondering what this means for accountability in high-profile cases involving powerful figures.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as the situation unfolds. The DOJ’s handling of Epstein’s case is under unprecedented scrutiny, and the implications could be significant for justice and transparency moving forward.
