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Updated 9 February 2026 - Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have launched a public campaign pressing the U.S. Department of Justice to release all remaining documents tied to the late financier.
Survivors urge transparency in Super Bowl ad
A 40-second video produced by the advocacy group World Without Exploitation aired online on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring survivors holding childhood photographs. Each participant declared, "We all deserve the truth."
The campaign opened with text stating that the Epstein Files Transparency Act became law on 19 November 2025, mandating the release of all related records. A subsequent caption claimed, "3 MILLION FILES Still Have Not Been Released." Survivors appeared on screen with black redaction bars over their mouths, collectively stating, "We're standing together." The video closed with a call to action: "Stand with us. Tell Attorney General Pam Bondi IT'S TIME FOR THE TRUTH."
DOJ cites legal exemptions for withheld documents
The Justice Department acknowledged missing the 19 December deadline set by the transparency law. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated on 30 January that the latest release "marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process."
Blanche rejected claims of a deliberate cover-up, asserting, "There is a built-in assumption that somehow there's this hidden tranche of information of men that we know about that we're covering up or that we're choosing not to prosecute. That is not the case."
Officials explained that withheld files were either duplicates, irrelevant, or shielded under deliberative-process privilege, attorney-client privilege, or because they depicted violence. Deliberative-process privilege protects internal government decision-making records, while attorney-client privilege safeguards confidential legal communications.
Costs prevent Super Bowl broadcast
Although the ad launched on Super Bowl Sunday, it was not broadcast during the game, which draws the largest U.S. television audience. The advocacy group told Reuters it could not afford the estimated $8 million (£5.9 million) cost for a 30-second slot.
Congressional hearing set with Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's imprisoned associate, is scheduled to testify before a congressional committee investigating the federal handling of the Epstein files on Monday. Her legal team previously indicated she would invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination unless granted immunity.
Epstein died in his jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. Authorities ruled his death a suicide.
Released files reveal high-profile connections
The documents made public so far have highlighted Epstein's ties to numerous prominent figures. However, the Justice Department's delay in meeting the transparency deadline has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups.
