A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed against the U.S. federal government has revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is still secretly investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case, despite claims to the contrary.
Despite previous denials and public statements suggesting the Epstein case had been closed, federal court filings now confirm that the DOJ and the FBI are actively continuing their investigation.
The federal investigation includes reviewing documents related to Epstein’s network of associates and clients.
The revelation came in a July 7 joint status report filed in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit from government watchdog Judicial Watch.
Judicial Watch has been seeking records from multiple DOJ offices related to Epstein’s criminal activity and personal connections.
According to Judicial Watch, the lawsuit specifically requests records identifying “clients or associates” of Epstein.
The public has long demanded the release of the elusive “client list,” but the government has insisted it does not exist.
“The Justice Department and FBI are sending out contradictory messages,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton in a statement.
“They’re telling the American people that no more Epstein material will be released, while telling the federal court in our case that the Epstein