“There are no closed investigations,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators during his confirmation hearing, adding that Todd Blanche Epstein investigations will proceed if credible, probative leads surface. Blanche said, “If we learn today, if we learn next week, if we learn next month that there’s an individual that we can investigate, indict and prosecute out of the Epstein files, you better believe it, we will,” according to Fox News coverage of the Senate confirmation hearing.
Todd Blanche Epstein investigations
Blanche told senators the Justice Department has not treated Epstein-related matters as closed. He described the department’s posture as ready to act if new, credible information emerges from the material reviewed or from tips provided by victims, counsel or the public. According to Fox News reporting of the hearing, Blanche reiterated a pledge that prosecutors would pursue individuals criminally linked to Jeffrey Epstein when evidence meets prosecutorial thresholds.
What Blanche told senators
In his testimony, Blanche pushed back on the notion that the department had written off outstanding questions tied to Epstein. He emphasized the department’s willingness to reopen or expand inquiries when supported by evidence, saying investigators would move forward “100%” when appropriate. Blanche also highlighted ongoing engagement with victim representatives, noting that Justice Department officials have met with representatives of more than 30 victims as part of outreach connected to the review, per the Fox News account of the confirmation hearing.
What the DOJ and FBI review found
Blanche and Justice Department summaries referenced a review completed in July 2025 by the DOJ and the FBI. The department has said the review did not produce a discrete “client list” tied to Epstein and that the material examined did not provide a basis for additional public disclosures at that time. Blanche defended the review’s scope and the department’s decisions about public releases while stressing that the review does not foreclose future investigative steps should new evidence be found.
What this means for victims and how to contact investigators
Blanche urged anyone with relevant information to come forward and specifically encouraged victims or their attorneys to contact the FBI so investigators can evaluate tips and new evidence. He said prosecutors remain prepared to assess and act on information that is credible and probative. According to Fox News coverage of the hearing, the department has been meeting with victim representatives during and after the review to hear concerns and gather potential leads.
Victims and their representatives are advised to make reports through the FBI or through their counsel, who can coordinate with investigators. The Justice Department’s message at the hearing, as reported by Fox News, was that outreach and evaluation will continue and that fresh, corroborated information could change investigators’ assessments.
How new evidence could lead to charges
The department noted that prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell have concluded, but Blanche explained the standard for reopening probes: investigators would need credible, probative evidence that could support investigation, indictment and prosecution. That standard requires information that can be corroborated and that indicates potentially prosecutable conduct. Blanche framed the department’s approach as cautious about public disclosures but firm about pursuing criminal accountability when the evidence justifies it.
What comes next
Operationally, the DOJ and the FBI will continue to accept and vet tips, meet with victim representatives and consider whether newly provided material warrants opening or expanding investigations. Senators at the hearing pressed Blanche on transparency and on the processes used during the review; Blanche defended the choices made while acknowledging continued public interest in fuller disclosure where permitted by law and investigative prudence, according to Fox News reporting.
Key takeaways
- Acting AG Todd Blanche told the Senate there are no closed investigations tied to Epstein-related files.
- A July 2025 DOJ and FBI review did not identify a client list and did not recommend further public disclosures from the material examined.
- Victims and attorneys are encouraged to contact the FBI with new information so investigators can evaluate potential leads.
Source attribution
This article is based on Fox News reporting of Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/todd-blanche-says-no-closed-investigations-epstein-case-vows-doj-pursue-new-suspects. The quoted remarks and details above are from Blanche’s testimony during his Senate confirmation hearing.
