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Judge Warns DOJ Over Epstein File Redactions, Signals Possible Contempt
politics12 days ago

Judge Warns DOJ Over Epstein File Redactions, Signals Possible Contempt

A federal judge, Emmet Sullivan, pressed DOJ attorneys about complying with court orders to justify redactions and disclose information from the Epstein files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, warning he could hold lawyers in contempt. The dispute centers on journalist Katie Phang’s lawsuit alleging the DOJ failed to fully comply, while the department says details will come. Sullivan invoked a past contempt finding in the Ted Stevens case to emphasize enforcement and signaled that a new order may be issued to curb ongoing delays.

via NBC News|
#emmet-sullivan#epstein#justice-department
New Mexico takes DOJ to court to force Epstein files disclosure
politics20 days ago

New Mexico takes DOJ to court to force Epstein files disclosure

New Mexico filed a federal lawsuit seeking unredacted Epstein investigative records tied to the Zorro Ranch probe, arguing the DOJ unlawfully withholds materials that could identify victims and witnesses and reveal additional criminal conduct. The state says the delay hampers its investigation and survivors’ justice, while the DOJ maintains privacy protections and court orders block disclosure; a judge will decide whether the records must be released or reconsidered under agency rules.

via Axios|
#doj#epstein#new-mexico
New Mexico goes to court to compel Epstein investigation records
law20 days ago

New Mexico goes to court to compel Epstein investigation records

New Mexico filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., accusing the Justice Department and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of blocking its criminal probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes at a ranch, arguing that the DOJ’s formal information requests and redactions hinder accountability for survivors; the suit seeks a court order to turn over materials as the state releases preliminary findings from its investigation.

via NBC News|
#doj#epstein#epstein-files-transparency-act
NM AG accuses DoJ of stonewalling Epstein ranch records
politics24 days ago

NM AG accuses DoJ of stonewalling Epstein ranch records

The New Mexico attorney general says the DoJ missed a July 31 deadline to provide unredacted Epstein-related records from Zorro Ranch, delivering only about 31 heavily redacted pages; SDNY claims it already sent 31 documents, while Torrez warns of legal action as the dormant Zorro Ranch inquiry remains unresolved and access to potential co-conspirators and leads is blocked.

via The Guardian|
#doj#epstein#new-mexico
Epstein Allegations Linked to Interlochen Arts School in Investigation
us-news27 days ago

Epstein Allegations Linked to Interlochen Arts School in Investigation

Alumni of the Interlochen Center for the Arts report decades of sexual conduct by Jeffrey Epstein in a law-firm–led investigation into abuse at the Michigan school, detailing 70 accounts from 47 staff and faculty spanning the 1950s–2010s. Epstein, a 1967 camper and longtime donor, is tied to two alleged incidents, including one at a lodge that bore his name (later renamed Green Lake Lodge and demolished). Interlochen has provided names to local authorities, apologized, and said safety policies have since strengthened, while Epstein’s broader notoriety from federal materials has fueled ongoing scrutiny; Epstein died by suicide in 2019.

via theguardian.com|
#alumni-accounts#epstein#interlochen-center-for-the-arts
Experts warn Blanche-led DOJ could derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice
politics29 days ago

Experts warn Blanche-led DOJ could derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice

As Todd Blanche nears confirmation to lead the DOJ, Epstein survivors warn that a Blanche-led department could hinder accountability, citing his handling of the case—including the disclosure of survivors’ names but not the abusers, limited prosecutions, and a controversial meeting with Maxwell—as evidence. Legal experts say a confirmed or acting Blanche could suppress investigations, though avenues like FOIA requests and civil suits remain, they are slow and uncertain amid underfunded courts. The White House defends Blanche, while advocates urge persistence in pursuing justice.

via The Guardian|
#accountability#doj#epstein
White House Pushes Back Over Epstein Talks Linked to Alan Ritchson Spotlight
politics1 month ago

White House Pushes Back Over Epstein Talks Linked to Alan Ritchson Spotlight

Alan Ritchson’s Epstein-file comments during press rounds for his movie Motor City drew a White House response defending Trump and touting transparency on Epstein documents, while noting ongoing investigations and exoneration claims; Ritchson previously vented about the Epstein files on podcasts (including a profanity-laden moment) and later apologized.

via Vulture|
#alan-ritchson#donald-trump#epstein
Reacher Star Ritchson Demands Epstein Files, Slams Trump Over 13-Year-Old Allegations
celebrity1 month ago

Reacher Star Ritchson Demands Epstein Files, Slams Trump Over 13-Year-Old Allegations

Reacher actor Alan Ritchson raged at Donald Trump on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, calling him “into 13-year-olds” and pressing for the unredacted Epstein files, which include FBI interviews with a woman who accused Trump of assaulting her when she was 13, as he vowed to expose redacted names and seek accountability.

via The Daily Beast|
#alan-ritchson#celebrity#donald-trump
Paris-area Epstein associate found dead amid French trafficking probe
crime1 month ago

Paris-area Epstein associate found dead amid French trafficking probe

A French modelling scout tied to Jeffrey Epstein, Daniel Siad, was found dead at his home near Paris as French prosecutors pursue a human-trafficking case accusing him of rape and other charges. Siad is named in U.S. Epstein files as a loyal intermediary who sourced models and arranged meetings for Epstein and his associate Brunel; he denied wrongdoing, claiming his work was legitimate model casting. An autopsy will determine the cause of death while investigators review Epstein-related emails and evidence.

via The Guardian|
#crime#epstein#france
French model scout tied to Epstein found dead outside Paris
world1 month ago

French model scout tied to Epstein found dead outside Paris

Daniel Siad, a French model recruiter who arranged meetings between Jeffrey Epstein and young models for over a decade, was found dead at his home in Colombes, near Paris, with autopsy planned to determine cause. CNN had recently interviewed Siad, who claimed Epstein paid for his crimes and suggested Epstein was a casting director for major fashion brands (CNN found no evidence for that). DOJ files show Epstein paid Siad tens of thousands of dollars and included messages about young women; Paris prosecutors are reviewing information related to Siad as part of ongoing Epstein investigations, and Siad had faced abuse accusations which he denied.

via CNN|
#daniel-siad#doj-files#epstein
Epstein Survivors Take Aim at Blanche After DOJ Meeting Ahead of AG Vote
politics1 month ago

Epstein Survivors Take Aim at Blanche After DOJ Meeting Ahead of AG Vote

Epstein survivors and relatives blasted acting Attorney General Todd Blanche after a face-to-face DOJ meeting ahead of his nomination to be attorney general, calling him condescending and accusing him of treating the session as a mere checkbox to win confirmation. Sen. Thom Tillis had pressed for the meeting, and with Democrats opposed to Blanche and Republicans divided on his confirmation, his fate could hinge on a handful of votes in the Judiciary Committee, especially after a vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham. The DOJ said the discussion was productive, while Blanche acknowledged not all interactions were cordial as he emphasized pursuing prosecutions to deliver justice and accountability for Epstein-related matters.

via CNBC|
#doj#epstein#epstein-survivors
Epstein survivors call Blanche meeting a box-check, demand real accountability
politics1 month ago

Epstein survivors call Blanche meeting a box-check, demand real accountability

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse describe attorney general nominee Todd Blanche's meeting with them as dismissive and unproductive, viewing it as a checkbox to secure votes for his confirmation. The DOJ disputes this, calling it a productive initial discussion, but survivors say Blanche avoided direct engagement and failed to address key concerns, complicating his path to Senate confirmation, which hinges on gaining support from Republicans like Sen. Tillis.

via Axios|
#blanche#confirmation#doj