Pakistan, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Justice Department on Friday released a vast collection of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, but over 550 pages were completely blacked out, drawing immediate criticism. The release, required under the recently passed Epstein Files Transparency Act, includes investigative records, photos, and other materials.

Among the newly disclosed documents are images featuring high-profile figures such as former President Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Mick Jagger. Despite the inclusion of these visuals, the extensive redactions have raised concerns about transparency and accountability.

According to CBS, a 225-page document series and a 119-page grand jury transcript were fully obscured, while at least 180 add...