Julie K. Brown's reporting helped expose Epstein network
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A new NPR investigation published on February 24, 2026, reveals that the Department of Justice withheld portions of Jeffrey Epstein files containing allegations involving President Trump, with Democrats on the House Oversight Committee stating that this withholding constitutes a potential crime. The investigation, reported by Geoff Bennett and Jonah Anderson, highlights significant gaps in document transparency related to the Epstein case, particularly regarding information that could connect the disgraced financier to former President Trump. Julie K. Brown, the Miami Herald investigative reporter whose groundbreaking reporting helped expose much of Epstein's criminal network, joined the discussion to provide context on the broader implications of these withheld documents. The revelation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of how federal agencies have handled Epstein-related records, with multiple investigations seeking complete disclosure of materials that could implicate powerful figures.
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Government transparency, Epstein scandal, DOJ accountability, Political implications
The Epstein files are a collection of millions of documents, images, and videos detailing the criminal activities of American financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including his social circle of public figures, politicians, and celebrities. The files are documents collected as ...
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The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is the main investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives. The committee's broad jurisdiction and legislative authority make it one of the most influential and powerful panels in the House. Its chair is one of only three in the...
Investigation reveals DOJ withheld Epstein files mentioning Trump Feb 24, 2026 6:30 PM EST By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Jonah Anderson Jonah Anderson Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/investigation-reveals-doj-withheld-epstein-files-mentioning-trump Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio A new NPR investigation reveals the Department of Justice withheld portions of the Jeffrey Epstein files that contain allegations involving President Trump. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the withholding is a potential crime. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Julie K. Brown, an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald whose reporting helped expose much of the Epstein network. Listen to this Segment By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. He also serves as an NBC News and MSNBC political contributor. @GeoffRBennett By — Jonah Anderson Jonah Anderson Jonah Anderson is an Associate Producer at the PBS NewsHour. --> Support Provided By: Learn more More Ways to Watch PBS Video PBS App YouTube Facebook Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm.
