The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that more than a million additional documents potentially related to late sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein have been uncovered. The DOJ stated in a social media post that it is reviewing the documents and will need a few more weeks before proceeding with a congressionally mandated release of the information.

According to officials, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the FBI have informed the Department of Justice that they have uncovered over a million more documents, which will be added to the existing collection of Epstein-related files. The DOJ has been reviewing these documents as part of its ongoing efforts to comply with a 2020 court order requiring the release of previously withheld information.

The release of the additional documents has been delayed due to the complexity of the review process, according to a DOJ spokesperson. "We are working diligently to review the new documents and ensure that they are properly redacted to protect sensitive information," the spokesperson said. "We anticipate that the release will be delayed by a few more weeks, but we are committed to making the information available to the public as soon as possible."

The Epstein case has been the subject of intense scrutiny and controversy in recent years, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability. The release of the documents is seen as a significant step towards shedding light on the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death in 2019 and the allegations of sex trafficking and abuse that have been made against him.

The delay in the release of the documents has been met with frustration from some advocates who have been pushing for greater transparency. "This is a slap in the face to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein," said a spokesperson for a victims' rights group. "We urge the DOJ to expedite the release of the documents and provide the public with the information they deserve."

The DOJ has stated that it will provide an update on the status of the document release in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the review process is ongoing, and officials are working to ensure that the information is properly redacted and released in a manner that is consistent with the law and the court's orders.