US EditionEpstein survivors sue Trump administration and Google over release of private information
Survivors claim DOJ exposed about 100 victims by releasing unredacted files and accuse Google of republishing private data via search and AI features, causing ongoing harm.
- On Thursday, Epstein survivors filed a class-action lawsuit in California against the United States and Google, alleging the Department of Justice improperly released private information identifying approximately 100 victims.
- Following the 2025 Epstein Files Transparency Act, the DOJ published millions of records but plaintiffs allege the agency made a "deliberate policy choice" to prioritize speed over privacy, violating the Privacy Act of 1974.
- Despite repeated notifications, Google continues to republish personal data in search results and AI-generated content, plaintiffs allege, enabling "ongoing harassment, stalking, and reputational harm" for survivors seeking removal.
- Plaintiffs seek at least $1,000 per survivor and a court order forcing Google to de-index the data, citing "renewed trauma" and safety threats the administration failed to prevent.
- This case tests Section 230 immunity limits, challenging whether tech giants bear responsibility for harmful content generated by AI systems rather than merely hosting third-party information.
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A group of victims complained about the disclosure of their personal information in the mass of files released by the U.S. Department of Justice. They are asking for $1,000 per...
Jeffrey Epstein survivors sue US Justice Department for exposing their identities
A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse accuses US president Donald Trump’s administration and Google of failing to protect their identities and exposing them to “renewed trauma” and harassment.
Epstein survivors sue US govt over revealed identities
WASHINGTON: Survivors of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sued the US government and Google on Thursday over victims’ identities being mistakenly revealed in a trove of documents published online by the Justice Department (DOJ). The DOJ released more than three million files in January related to the investigation into the disgraced financier, including his links to high-profile figures. But officials were left scrambling after names of vi…
The publication of the Epstein case files in January continued to protect culprits through censorship, but revealed identities of victims who are now harassed.
Victims of sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein filed complaints against the U.S. government and Google, after disclosure - in error - about their identity in documents posted online by the U.S. Department of Justice, reports AFP.
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