Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, December 19, 2025.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined to appoint a special master to oversee the Justice Department's production of the remaining Epstein files, despite "legitimate concerns" about whether the DOJ is faithfully complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
However, the judge concluded he lacks jurisdiction to supervise the Justice Department's compliance with the Epstein Act.
Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, December 19, 2025 U.S. Justice Department. »