FBI Reviewing 'Tens of Thousands' of Epstein Videos; No Release Date Set, Bondi and Patel Confirm

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has publicly stated that the FBI is reviewing 'tens of thousands of videos' related to Jeffrey Epstein's sexual crimes involving children, with hundreds of victims identified. Bondi explained that the sheer volume of material is the primary reason for the delay in releasing the Epstein files to the public, and that 'no one victim will ever get released.' Bondi's remarks followed the release of a covert recording by James O'Keefe, in which she made similar statements about the existence of these videos to a stranger in a Washington, D.C. restaurant. Following the video's release, Bondi reiterated her comments in a public setting. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed to Congress and the public that the bureau is actively working through the Epstein files and intends to release them 'in the near future.' Patel stated that the process is being conducted in a way that protects victims and avoids the release of irrelevant information. No specific release date has been given. During a Senate hearing, Patel told Senator John Kennedy that he believes Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in his cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center. The delay in releasing the files has drawn skepticism from lawmakers, including Rep. James Comer, who questioned whether all documents still exist. Bondi also accused the FBI's New York office of withholding documents. The case has drawn further attention following the apparent suicide of Virginia Giuffre, a key witness whose testimony contributed to the exposure of Epstein's network. Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and related offenses. Bondi previously promised the release of the files, including flight logs and names, but only limited materials have been made public so far.