Survivors of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have appeared in an advert calling for the release of more files related to him. In the 40-second video from the World Without Exploitation group, released in the US on Super Bowl Sunday, survivors held up photographs of their younger selves and said 'we all deserve the truth'. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) was required by law to make all the files public in December of the previous year. However, only some have been released - many with redactions. The DOJ stated that files not published were either unrelated, duplicates, or were withheld under deliberative process or attorney-client privilege, or because they depicted violence.
Deliberative process privilege allows US government agencies to withhold documents reflecting decision-making processes, while attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between lawyers and clients. Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the most recent release of material, on January 30, marked the end of a comprehensive document identification and review process. He dismissed claims that a significant amount of undisclosed information was being concealed, asserting that there was no hidden tranche of information that they were choosing not to prosecute.
The advert featuring the survivors began with text stating: 'On November 19, 2025, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law' and noted that '3 MILLION FILES Still Have Not Been Released.' The surviving victims appeared with black redaction marks over their mouths, each saying, 'we're standing together.' The advert concluded with a call for people to 'stand with us' and to tell Attorney General Pam Bondi, 'IT'S TIME FOR THE TRUTH'.
Although released on Super Bowl Sunday, the advertisement was not aired during the game due to the high costs associated with broadcasting during the event, which can exceed $8 million for a 30-second slot. While the DOJ's release of documents has brought some light to Epstein's connections with many prominent figures, it has not fulfilled the transparency expected under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which has faced its own delays in meeting deadlines as mandated by law.
Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in 2019, with officials concluding it was an apparent suicide while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, is set to testify before a congressional committee that is investigating the government’s handling of the Epstein files.
Deliberative process privilege allows US government agencies to withhold documents reflecting decision-making processes, while attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between lawyers and clients. Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the most recent release of material, on January 30, marked the end of a comprehensive document identification and review process. He dismissed claims that a significant amount of undisclosed information was being concealed, asserting that there was no hidden tranche of information that they were choosing not to prosecute.
The advert featuring the survivors began with text stating: 'On November 19, 2025, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law' and noted that '3 MILLION FILES Still Have Not Been Released.' The surviving victims appeared with black redaction marks over their mouths, each saying, 'we're standing together.' The advert concluded with a call for people to 'stand with us' and to tell Attorney General Pam Bondi, 'IT'S TIME FOR THE TRUTH'.
Although released on Super Bowl Sunday, the advertisement was not aired during the game due to the high costs associated with broadcasting during the event, which can exceed $8 million for a 30-second slot. While the DOJ's release of documents has brought some light to Epstein's connections with many prominent figures, it has not fulfilled the transparency expected under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which has faced its own delays in meeting deadlines as mandated by law.
Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in 2019, with officials concluding it was an apparent suicide while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, is set to testify before a congressional committee that is investigating the government’s handling of the Epstein files.
