Newshour Epstein files: US Justice Department releases 3 million pages
Jan 30, 2026
A massive DOJ release of 3 million pages, including emails, videos and images, sparks fresh attention on long-running investigations. US strategies toward Iran and Turkey's mediation role are explored. Cultural notes include a Grammy lifetime award for Fela Kuti and reflections on Catherine O'Hara's career. Reports also cover Gaza casualty reporting and shifting dynamics in Venezuela's oil sector.
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Large Release Adds Context, Not Proof
- The Justice Department released a huge tranche of Epstein-related material including emails, videos and images that add context but do not prove allegations.
- Gary O'Donoghue warns being named in files does not equal guilt and provenance of many claims is unclear.
Treat Unverified Claims With Caution
- Avoid treating unverified documents as established fact when reporting or discussing them.
- Rely on provenance, corroboration and official findings before repeating sensational claims.
Varied Materials Give 'Colour' To Case
- Gary O'Donoghue describes finding flight logs, photographs and tips among the released materials that add 'colour' but are varied in reliability.
- He cites items linking Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell and references to Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson as examples needing further verification.
