In July, the FBI and DOJ wrote in their memo that they were not releasing the Epstein files in part because "We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties." - and now, after a push from the President, here we are:
Thank you, Mr. President. SDNY U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton is one of the most capable and trusted prosecutors in the country, and I’ve asked him to take the lead. As with all matters, the Department will pursue this with urgency and integrity to deliver answers to the American people.