Giuffre’s Brother Slams DOJ Over Partial Epstein Files Release

Sky Roberts, the brother of Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s earliest and most prominent accusers, on Friday criticized the U.S. Department of Justice for releasing only a portion of Epstein-related photographs and documents in a new online trove linked to the sex-trafficking case. Roberts spoke to MS Now’s Jen Psaki and described the release as stirring a mix of emotions: a sense of pride and relief for survivors, but also disappointment that the department appears to be gaslighting people by withholding material. He appeared with his wife Amanda during the interview, underscoring the personal impact of the disclosure on families long seeking full accountability.

The material in question arrived after Congress enacted a law last month granting the Trump administration 30 days to publish government materials connected to Epstein’s case. The department’s website now hosts PDFs from investigations into Epstein’s sex trafficking scheme, marked as searchable and browsable. But critics quickly noted that the release is far from comprehensive. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), a House Oversight Committee member, told CNN that what’s publicly available may represent roughly 10% of what the DOJ holds, with about half of that 10% already released and the remainder heavily redacted. He warned that the public may be getting only a sliver of what Congress expected.

There is a palpable sense among survivors and their supporters that the partial release may be more about optics than justice. Roberts told Psaki that while there is some “pride and joy” in survivors seeing accountability begin, the broader question remains: is what’s being released what needs to be seen, not just what the agency wants the public to see? He framed the ongoing disclosure as a test of the DOJ’s commitment to victims’ rights and to transparency in a case that has spanned years. “If it’s 10%, that’s a far stretch to the 100% that we asked for with the bill, and so to feel like you’re continuing to be gaslighted is kind of a disappointing feeling, and it’s not shocking,” he said. “Unfortunately, though, I think we hoped that they would do the right thing, but we expected for them to not.”

The discussion around the release comes as lawmakers consider possible impeachment steps against Attorney General Pam Bondi, with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) signaling they are weighing such actions if the department fails to comply with the spirit of the new law. Roberts said the Justice Department appears to have a different motive behind the release, arguing that the agency is attempting to create “this facade that they’re actually doing something, when, in reality, they’re actually not doing anything at all.” While he credited the department for releasing some files, he emphasized lingering doubts about whether the material goes far enough to satisfy survivors and to deliver meaningful accountability.

The online trove is part of a broader push for greater transparency in Epstein’s case, which has produced a sprawling archive of court documents, investigative materials, and personal photographs. The site’s design allows users to search PDFs from investigations, though the scope and balance of the materials remain unsettled among victims’ advocates and lawmakers. Critics have pointed to gaps in the archive, arguing that redactions and selective posting hinder a fuller public understanding of how Epstein operated and who may have facilitated or benefited from the trafficking network.

The controversy over the release occurred against a backdrop of scrutiny over a missing item on the DOJ’s portal: a photograph of a table drawer containing Photos of President Donald Trump, which had appeared on the site previously but later vanished, fueling further debate about what is disclosed and why. The absence has fueled concerns among Giuffre’s supporters that important images and documents are being withheld or purged for political reasons, despite the stated aim of unveiling Epstein-related materials.

As the debate over the scope of disclosure continues, survivors and their advocates say the stakes are high: a clearer, more complete record could shape perceptions of accountability and influence future congressional oversight and potential legal action. The DOJ has maintained that it is releasing information in a controlled, redacted manner to protect privacy and ongoing investigations, but skeptics argue that the pace and extent of the release do not meet the expectations set by lawmakers.

The case remains a focal point in discussions about how the U.S. government handles cases involving powerful figures and long-gestating investigations. For Giuffre’s supporters, the partial release is a step in the right direction, but not a resolution. They insist that full, unredacted access is essential to vindicate victims and to ensure that justice is not only pursued in court but demonstrated in public records.

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As the DOJ continues to negotiate the balance between transparency and confidentiality, observers will watch closely for further updates on the release schedule and the breadth of materials made public. The ongoing conversation underscores a broader demand from victims’ advocates for substantive accountability, rather than ceremonial disclosures, as federal prosecutors and officials respond to the complex legacy of Epstein’s crimes and the powerful networks that enabled them.

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