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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.