Epstein Files, Dec. 20 -- In a move that may have far-reaching implications for many high-profile politicians and businessmen, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially released thousands of pages of pictures, phone records and notes from investigations into notorious sex offender and convicted late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The long-awaited Epstein Files have triggered widespread attention as people rush to understand the scope of Epstein's connections.

While the tranche includes heavy redactions, the US DOJ has said that it would release more files in the coming weeks.

The Epstein Files contain thousands of pages of investigative documents and court records detailing Epstein's vast network of associates and celebrities, his ...