"Over a dozen files on alleged child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that were released by the Department of Justice last week have been removed from the department's website. In addition to removing the files, critics have alleged that the DOJ has not released the entirety of Epstein investigation materials that should have been made public. Authors of the bill that compelled the administration to release the files have suggested financial punishments against Trump administration officials if they fail to comply soon."
""Photos and other materials will continue being reviewed and redacted consistent with the law in an abundance of caution as we receive additional information," the DOJ said on social media. One file has been restored - a photograph of framed pictures in an office, one of which included President Donald Trump, leading to speculation that the files were removed in order to protect him. The DOJ initially claimed the picture was taken down "out of an abundance of caution" to review whether potential victims were in the image."
The Department of Justice released a trove of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files but later removed at least fifteen documents from its public database. The DOJ said some materials were taken down to protect the identities of potential victims, but officials have not explained why those specific files were chosen. One photograph showing framed pictures, including one with President Donald Trump, was temporarily removed and then reposted after review found no evidence of victims in the image. Hundreds of pages were heavily redacted, prompting allegations that the release may not satisfy legal requirements and calls for penalties against noncompliant officials.
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