Epstein survivors criticize DOJ for failure to release all files

"No financial documents were included in Friday's release, and all 119 pages of a grand jury document released by a federal judge were fully redacted. The Epstein Files Transparency Act, which ordered the Justice Department to release all files related to its investigation, required redactions to protect victims or private individuals and to protect sensitive materials, per the DOJ. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said more documents should be rolled out in the coming weeks, but did not explain the delay."

"They also criticized how challenging or "impossible" it was to search through the trove of documents released Friday, and how the DOJ has failed to communicate with Epstein's victims on what information was withheld from the release, how to locate files that relate to their cases, or offered copies of the files, "despite repeated requests." The survivors are asking Congress to "stand up for the rule of law" and demanding legal action to ensure the DOJ upholds its promise to release the files in full."

No financial documents were included in the recent release and all 119 pages of a grand jury document were fully redacted. The Epstein Files Transparency Act required release of investigation files, but the Justice Department said redactions were needed to protect victims, private individuals, and sensitive materials. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said additional documents should be released in coming weeks but did not explain the delay. Survivors called the redactions "abnormal and extreme," described searching the trove as challenging or "impossible," and said the DOJ failed to communicate which information was withheld or provide copies. Lawmakers are exploring legal options and urging action to force full disclosure. The files include new images and survivor accounts detailing abuse.

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