Justice Dept. Releases Epstein Records: Clinton, Celebrities Pictured Amid Redactions

• Justice Department released the first batch of Jeffrey Epstein records, fulfilling a congressional deadline.
• Documents include photos of prominent figures like Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Mick Jagger, Prince Andrew, Kevin Spacey, and Richard Branson.
• Video clips from Epstein's jail cell on the day he died by suicide in 2019 were also part of the release.
• Many files are heavily redacted, including a list of 254 masseuses entirely blacked out, drawing criticism for lack of transparency.
• The White House used photos of Bill Clinton for political attacks, while Democrats criticized the extensive redactions.

Why It Matters: First batch of heavily redacted Epstein records released, sparking political reactions and transparency concerns.