Thousands of Epstein files released including photos of Clinton, Andrew and Michael Jackson

The US justice department has released some of the so-called Epstein files - the long-awaited documents related to its investigations into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

There's thousands of pages to look through - we're working our way through the material and will bring you details as soon as we can, reports BBC.

The justice department faced a legal deadline to release the files by Friday, following months of pressure on Trump from both inside and outside his party - here's how we got here.

A number of famous faces are pictured - including former US President Bill Clinton, and musicians Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson.

Being named or pictured in the files is not an indication of wrongdoing. Many of those identified in other releases have denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.

The documents contain redactions - and some may not be made public if they relate to an active criminal investigation, identify victims, or contain images of abuse.