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politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Bondi cites redaction errors in Epstein files release, pledges transparency

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told the House Oversight Committee that the DOJ made redaction errors in its release of Epstein-related records, but she said the department produced all materials required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and delegated oversight to Acting AG Todd Blanche. Democrats pressed Bondi on questions about Trump and Blanche's role, while Bondi defended Blanche and signaled willingness to pursue any evidence of wrongdoing. The hearing highlighted concerns about survivors’ privacy and DOJ transparency amid a broader political debate over the Epstein file release.

via NBC News|

#doj #epstein #house-oversight-committee

politics5 months ago•24 min saved

Senators urge GAO review of DOJ Epstein-file handling

A bipartisan group of senators has asked the Government Accountability Office to review how the Justice Department has handled Epstein-related files, citing concerns that the department may not have redacted victims’ names and photos as required by law.

via The Washington Post|

#epstein #government-accountability-office #justice-department

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

DOJ Releases Hidden Epstein Files Containing Unverified Trump Allegation

The Justice Department released Epstein-related records that include uncorroborated accusations about Donald Trump, noting four FBI interviews with a woman were previously misclassified as duplicates and are now public. Officials say the release was conducted quickly while protecting victims, but Republicans criticize the handling and redactions as the Bondi investigation and related subpoenas unfold, while Trump denies any wrongdoing and there is no corroboration of the allegations.

via CNBC|

#document-release #donald-trump #epstein

law-and-justice6 months ago•4 min saved

Epstein files pulled after victims' identities surfaced

The US Department of Justice removed thousands of Epstein-related documents from its site after victims said unredacted data could identify them; the DOJ blamed technical or human error, has taken down the flagged files, and says it is redacting more content as it continues reviewing requests to protect victims’ privacy.

via BBC|

#doj #epstein #law-and-justice

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Epstein Victims Urge Court to Disable DOJ Document Site After Identity Leaks

Victims’ lawyers say the latest Epstein document release failed to redact names, exposing survivors; a Manhattan judge scheduled a hearing to consider temporarily shutting the DOJ’s public file site while redactions are corrected, with the DOJ promising to redact further and repost within 24–36 hours and to consider independent oversight.

via The New York Times|

#court-hearing #doj #epstein

us-politics6 months ago•1 min saved

DOJ Posts Dozens of Epstein Nude Photos, Prompting Privacy Scrutiny

The Justice Department posted dozens of unredacted nude images from Epstein files on its website; some appear to depict young women or possibly teenagers. After The New York Times alerted officials, most were removed or redacted, highlighting concerns about victim privacy and how sensitive material is disclosed.

via The New York Times|

#epstein #justice-department #new-york-times

law-and-justice8 months ago•5 min saved

New Epstein Files Reveal Unredacted Names and Political Connections

A survivor known as Jane Doe expressed her shock and distress after her unredacted name appeared multiple times in the recently released Epstein files, despite her efforts to have her identity protected. She and other survivors criticized the DOJ for inadequate redactions and lack of transparency, raising concerns about the handling of victim information and ongoing investigations.

via CNN|

#doj #jeffrey-epstein #law-and-justice

law-and-politics8 months ago•6 min saved

DOJ Confirms No Redaction of Trump in Epstein Files Amid Controversy

A top DOJ official denies efforts to redact President Trump's name from Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, emphasizing transparency and adherence to law, while defending the department's handling of related investigations and decisions.

via ABC News|

#doj #epstein-files #investigation