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FBI Accused of Withholding Epstein Files as Friday Deadline Looms

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Posted: 28th February 2025
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FBI Accused of Withholding Epstein Files as Friday Deadline Looms.

Pam Bondi and Kash Patel Demand Full Disclosure Amid Public Outrage

The controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s case has reignited after former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi accused the FBI of withholding “thousands of pages” of key documents.

With a Friday morning deadline set by U.S. Attorney General Kash Patel, questions are mounting over whether the full extent of Epstein’s dealings will ever be made public.

Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein

Bondi vs. the FBI: A Battle Over Transparency

In a public letter, Bondi urged newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate why, after repeated requests, thousands of Epstein-related files remain undisclosed. Patel, in response, stated that under his leadership, the agency will have “no cover-ups, no missing documents, and no stone left unturned.”

Bondi has demanded the immediate release of all records, including:
✅ Flight logs from Epstein’s private jet
✅ Audio and video recordings
✅ Contact lists and financial records
✅ Any other materials related to Epstein’s criminal network

The FBI has been given until 8 a.m. Friday to comply.

What’s Been Released So Far?

Despite high expectations, the first batch of documents—around 200 pages—was met with widespread disappointment. The release included:

  • Flight logs with some familiar names
  • A redacted contact list
  • A blacked-out list of more than 250 “masseuses”

Critics argue that these files contain little new information and appear to be an attempt at appeasement rather than full transparency.

MAGA Backlash: "This Is Not What We Asked For"

Right-wing influencers, who have long pushed for Epstein’s full client list to be revealed, expressed outrage over the lack of bombshell revelations.

🔥 Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) slammed the release as “a complete disappointment” and accused the DOJ of deception.
🔥 Commentator Liz Wheeler called it “a cover-up” and claimed the DOJ was hiding names and critical evidence.
🔥 Elon Musk weighed in, stating Bondi and Patel were “thrown on a ship with a hostile crew” in their fight for transparency.

Is There More to Come?

Bondi insists that additional documents exist and must be turned over. If the FBI fails to comply, legal action may follow.

Meanwhile, speculation continues about high-profile figures linked to Epstein, including politicians, business moguls, and celebrities. The lack of major revelations has only fueled suspicions that the most damaging information is still being suppressed.

Alina Habba, a lawyer for Donald Trump, has suggested that newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents could lead to further criminal action.

Speaking to Piers Morgan, Habba said she “absolutely” believes additional charges could emerge as the Justice Department unveils more case files. However, it remains unclear if the documents contain new revelations or previously known information.

“The criminal suit against Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s co-conspirator, resulted from civil lawsuits,” Habba noted, hinting that new disclosures could trigger similar legal action.

“I think it would be negligent for us not to [pursue further charges]. You have to hold individuals who are indeed rapists accountable—we have to have them tried, in my opinion,” she said.

What Happens Next?

With the deadline just hours away, will the FBI finally release the full Epstein files? Or will this be yet another chapter in the long-running controversy over his powerful connections?

Stay tuned as this story develops.

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