"In a document containing photographs sent to Jeffrey Epstein's personal email address, the Department of Justice (DOJ) made a curious redaction, placing a black square on the face of one of the most ubiquitous portraits in the world. While the DOJ faces intense scrutiny for releasing sensitive information about Epstein's victims, including social security numbers and uncensored nude photos, in its recent document release, the federal agency decided to cover the face of what appears to be a reproduction of Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa.""
"Photos in the email show the young couple at famous tourist destinations in Paris, including the Arc de Triomphe and inside the Louvre Museum. The redacted image of Mona Lisa appears to be a reproduction of the artwork, not the actual painting, though in another photograph in the email, an individual can be seen walking past the glass-covered painting hanging in the Louvre. "We just walked around all over the city not just the sight seeing [sic]... we took like 1500 pictures so was really difficult to decide wich [sic] to send!" the email, sent by a redacted contact, said."
A DOJ document containing photographs sent to Jeffrey Epstein's personal email address includes a reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa with a black square over the face. The altered image appears among photos dated July 3, 2009, showing a young couple at Paris landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe and inside the Louvre. One photograph shows an individual walking past the glass-covered original painting. The DOJ has simultaneously faced accusations for releasing identifying information about roughly 100 Epstein survivors, including social security numbers and uncensored nude images.
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