Survivors of Epstein's abuse condemn justice department for only partly releasing files

"Representatives for victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein condemned the US Department of Justice on Friday for only partially releasing investigative documents while at least one survivor said she felt redeemed by the documents. The documents were released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the disclosures by 19 December. The law allows for records to be withheld if they threaten current investigations, disrupt national security or identify Epstein's victims."

"Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, said the justice department would not release all its files on Friday, despite the deadline and the files published on Friday afternoon did not appear to be comprehensive. I expect that we're going to release more documents over the next couple of weeks, Blanche said in an Fox News interview. Top lawmakers responded by threatening legal action in the face of this violation of federal law."

"Unfortunately, the Department of Justice has dragged its feet regarding these documents for the last 18 years so the victims don't expect much by way of openness or honesty, Kuvin said. These young women have been lied to and repeatedly denied justice by system that was meant to protect them. The public need to demand more and continue to require accountability."

Investigative documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were partially released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required disclosures by 19 December but permits withholding records that could threaten ongoing probes, disrupt national security, or identify victims. The Department of Justice did not release its full file by the deadline, and the afternoon release appeared incomplete. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said more documents would be released in the coming weeks. Survivor representatives denounced the partial disclosure and accused the department of long-standing secrecy and denial of justice. Lawmakers threatened legal action over the missed deadline, and survivors continue to press for full transparency.

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