India, Dec. 20 -- Under the investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein US Department of Justice released documents on Friday night at 2:30 am IST. The US Justice Department started releasing a long-awaited set of documents linked to its investigations into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. However, large portions of the records were blacked out, limiting what the public could see. The release comes amid intense political scrutiny, as the Epstein case has long fueled allegations of cover-ups involving powerful people.

Despite the blackouts, the records offer glimpses into Epstein's close relationships with wealthy and influential people including Trump himself.Some photos show Epstein and unidentified companions holding firearms, with...