‘17,000 pounds of evidence’: One man’s bid to keep the Epstein files in the public eye
A pop-up exhibition in New York showcases all 3.5 million Epstein files, which have been printed and bound into 3437 volumes. David Garrett, the organizer, aims to keep the files and their implications in public discourse, particularly regarding Donald Trump's involvement. The exhibit serves as a form of activism, highlighting perceived injustices in the handling of the Epstein case.
- ▪The exhibition contains 3.5 million Epstein files, printed and bound into 3437 volumes.
- ▪Each volume weighs approximately 800 pages, totaling 17,000 pounds of evidence.
- ▪David Garrett believes the files have been redacted to protect Epstein's associates and harm the victims.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 11:45:00 +1000 |
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