FBI Quietly Admits Epstein File Search Ongoing After DOJ Says It’s Done [WATCH]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has informed a federal court that it is still reviewing its system for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, even as the Department of Justice maintains that its internal investigation has concluded and no further information will be released.

The update came in a newly filed joint status report submitted to the U.S. District Court overseeing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit brought by Washington-based watchdog group Judicial Watch.

The filing contradicts recent claims by the Justice Department that the investigation into materials related to Epstein—who died in a federal jail in August 2019—is complete.

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“The FBI’s search efforts are ongoing,” the July 7 joint status report states.

“The FBI does not yet have an anticipated number of documents or anticipated dates for release.”

We have our first win: Judicial Watch says the DOJ and FBI are now reviewing records for release in the Epstein FOIA lawsuit.

By law, they must release those records. That’s how the Freedom of Information Act works.

The files exist, and there is more to release. We know exactly… pic.twitter.com/DG37ftbovj

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 10, 2025

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The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), also named in the lawsuit, echoed the FBI’s position.

“EOUSA’s initial search efforts are ongoing. EOUSA does not yet have an anticipated number of documents or anticipated dates for release,” the agency reported to the court.

These updates from the FBI and EOUSA stand in contrast to a separate Justice Department statement issued earlier this week.

In that statement, DOJ officials declared that the department’s internal investigation into Epstein was finished and concluded that Epstein died by suicide and did not possess a client list.

The DOJ indicated that no further records related to Epstein would be released to the public.

The conflicting messages have sparked criticism and confusion, particularly among supporters of President Donald Trump, who had previously pledged to ensure full transparency surrounding the Epstein case.

The Justice Department’s declaration that the investigation is over—and its conclusion that no client list exists—prompted calls from Trump-aligned groups for accountability, including demands for the resignation of Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, addressed the contradiction between the Justice Department’s public statements and the content of the July 7 court filing.

“The Justice Department and FBI are sending out contradictory messages: telling the American people that no more Epstein material will be released, while telling the federal court in our case that the Epstein FOIA review is proceeding,” Fitton said Thursday.

🚨BREAKING: Judicial Watch reports that the DOJ and FBI are still in the process of locating and reviewing Jeffrey Epstein-related records as part of their ongoing lawsuit:

“They are sending out contradictory messages: telling the American people that no Epstein material will… pic.twitter.com/5rWhUfyfXU

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 10, 2025

“But no matter, our FOIA lawsuit for the Epstein material continues. We will be relentless in demanding transparency under law.”

Judicial Watch initially filed the FOIA lawsuit in an effort to obtain all non-exempt records related to Epstein’s death, associates, prosecution, and alleged co-conspirators.

The group has argued that transparency is essential given the scope of Epstein’s criminal network and the ongoing public interest in the case.

The Justice Department has maintained that Epstein died by suicide in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York in August 2019.

The official ruling was met with skepticism by many due to alleged irregularities in the jail’s security measures at the time of his death, including malfunctioning cameras and the failure of guards to conduct scheduled checks.

I have no doubt there is an “Epstein Client List”–the only question is whether it is made public or not. @JudicialWatch FOIA lawsuit could be key to the truth. @IngrahamAngle @FoxNews. pic.twitter.com/ki7aHtitrG

— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) July 10, 2025