"The Epstein Files Transparency Act - which passed last fall after considerable opposition from President Donald Trump, who campaigned to his advantage on releasing the files - required "all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials" in the case to be released two months ago. Yet millions of files have not been released, raising further doubt about the administration's supposed commitment to transparency."
"In other examples, it appears that names that were mandated to be made public by the Epstein Transparency Files Act are still being blocked out. The act specifically stipulates that a person's name cannot be redacted to protect them from embarrassment or reputational harm - but multiple names appear to have been redacted for that purpose."
"Meanwhile, many of the files within the latest batch of documents to be released improperly include the names and images of dozens of survivors of Epstein's crimes. Lawyers for the victims say that as many as 100 people have had their lives "turned upside down" as a result of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) impropriety."
The Epstein Files Transparency Act required release of all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in the Epstein case two months ago. Millions of files remain unreleased despite the statutory deadline. Many recently released documents improperly include names and images of dozens of survivors, and lawyers report as many as 100 people have had their lives turned upside down by the disclosures. At the same time, names that the act mandates be public appear to have been redacted to prevent embarrassment or reputational harm. Members of Congress are preparing to review hundreds or thousands of files amid questions about compliance and transparency.
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