Washington —The House Oversight Committee intends to release some of the documents from the Justice Department about the case involving convicted sex offenderJeffrey Epstein, a spokesperson said Tuesday. The committee expects to receive the documents later this week after issuing asubpoenain August to the department for records related to Epstein, a well-connected financier who was convicted of sex trafficking anddiedin federal custody in 2019. Controversy has swirled around the Epstein files in recent months, after the Justice Department issued the findings of an internalreviewthat was met with anger by many of President Trump's supporters. The review found no "client list" or evidence that Epstein had blackmailed prominent figures. Still, the issue divided Mr. Trump's base, spurring calls for greater transparency. The committee spokesperson said the panel plans to release files after a review is conducted and redactions are made. "The Committee intends to make the records public after thorough review to ensure all victims' identification and child sexual abuse material are redacted," the spokesperson said in a statement to CBS News. "The Committee will also consult with the DOJ to ensure any documents released do not negatively impact ongoing criminal cases and investigations." CNNfirst reported that the House Oversight Committee plans to release some of the Epstein documents. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said Monday that the Justice Department was complying with the subpoena, which set an Aug. 19 deadline, and would begin sharing the records with the panel on Friday. "There are many records in DOJ's custody, and it will take the Department time to produce all the records and ensure the identification of victims and any child sexual abuse material are redacted," Comer said in a statement. "I appreciate the Trump Administration's commitment to transparency and efforts to provide the American people with information about this matter." The committee also earlier this monthsubpoenaeda slew of former attorneys general and FBI directors, as well as former President Bill Clinton, for testimony. On Monday, former Attorney GeneralWilliam Barr testifiedbefore the committee behind closed doors. What's behind the latest FBI shakeup with Missouri AG set to join Bongino as co-deputy director Lead ACLU lawyer calls "Alligator Alcatraz," "unprecedented and not normal" Six Republican-led states now sending National Guard troops to D.C.
