In brief
In a poignant 40-second video released on Super Bowl Sunday, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein appeal for the full disclosure of documents associated with his case, highlighting the delay and redaction issues faced with the limited information already released by the U.S. Department of Justice. The ad features survivors displaying childhood photos with a stark message: 'We all deserve the truth' and urges the public to stand alongside them in demanding transparency.
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 last year. However, only some have been released - many with redactions.
The DOJ stated files not published were either unrelated, duplicates, withheld under deliberative process or attorney-client privilege, or because they depicted violence.
Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche mentioned that the latest release on January 30 marked the end of a comprehensive document review process, denying that there is a hidden cache of unreported information.
Sunday’s advert featuring the survivors began with a text slate stating, On November 19, 2025, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law, and emphasized that "3 MILLION FILES Still Have Not Been Released." In the ad, survivors appeared with black redaction marks over their mouths, directly addressing the camera and asserting, we're standing together. The conclusion urged viewers to “stand with us” and contact Attorney General Pam Bondi, declaring, IT'S TIME FOR THE TRUTH.
Although the video was released concurrently with the Super Bowl, it was not aired during the game due to financial constraints, as a 30-second spot can exceed $8 million.
The DOJ's partial release has drawn scrutiny following the missed deadline outlined in the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates full public access to pertinent documentation.
Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in 2019, while awaiting trial for sex trafficking. His former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is set to testify before Congress regarding the handling of Epstein-related files.
