WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors have submitted an additional one million pages of documents concerning the late Jeffrey Epstein to the Department of Justice. Officials announced that these files are expected to be made public in the coming weeks. The documents originated from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, with FBI agents tasked to review the material before its release. This process will adhere to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, existing laws, and judicial orders. Justice Department representatives stated in a social media update that legal teams are working tirelessly to ensure necessary redactions are made to protect the identities of victims. They emphasized that the documents will be released at the earliest possible opportunity. However, due to the sheer volume of material, the review process may extend over several weeks. The Department has committed to fully complying with federal law and directives from President Trump regarding the release of these files. In a related development, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. House lawmakers has employed a discharge petition to compel a vote on legislation mandating the Department of Justice to release all documents connected to the Epstein investigation. The Senate has already approved this bill through a fast-tracked unanimous consent procedure. Following the passage of this legislation, President Trump signed it into law, reiterating his efforts to distance himself from Epstein. The Justice Department had previously released an initial set of documents on Friday, followed by an additional 30,000 pages earlier this week. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed his concerns regarding the timing of the document releases, indicating that this sudden influx of files raises questions about transparency. He urged for clarity regarding the contents and motivations behind the delays in releasing the documents. The ongoing review and release process remains a focal point in discussions surrounding the Epstein case and its implications.