Many are wondering just what Sarah Palin said in the emails sent and received by the former governor being released on Friday, but there is a chance the dispatch won't produce any groundbreaking revelations.
Nevertheless, the documents could provide offer insight into many of the controversies surrounding Palin, and her time in office. However, while the vast majority of the emails are being released, there are a number that won't be disclosed to the public.
From the AP:
Another 2,275 pages are being withheld for reasons including attorney-client, work product or executive privilege; an additional 140 pages were deemed to be "non-records," or unrelated to state business.
The emails cover the first two years of Palin's time as governor. The request, filed under the Freedom of Information Act will contain 24,199 pages of files. Due to complications, they are first being released as hard copies that will be scoured for days to come.
Many organizations are putting the documents online, and giving you the power to help decipher them. Once released, you'll be able to see them for yourself here.
Here's what you need to know before you dive into the emails on your own:
