Justice Department Opposes Appointment of Special Master for Epstein Document Release

The U.S. Justice Department has asked a federal judge to deny a request by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie to appoint a special master to oversee the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The lawmakers cited concerns over the slow disclosure of files, but the DOJ argued they lack standing in the Maxwell case and that the court lacks authority to grant their request. The department continues reviewing millions of pages of files tied to Epstein and Maxwell's investigations.