Judge gives Blanche deadline, warns of possible contempt charges over Epstein files
Sullivan ordered immediate record reviews and said Blanche could face contempt after the Justice Department missed deadlines and withheld Epstein files.
- On Wednesday, District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered Attorney General Todd Blanche to produce disputed Epstein records by September 24, warning that continued noncompliance could lead to civil contempt proceedings.
- The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought by journalist Katie Phang in April to force the Justice Department to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates release of most Epstein records.
- Sullivan rejected Blanche's claims that handwritten FBI interview notes were "substantially similar" to typed FD-302s and dismissed arguments that reviewing foreign-language documents was "not practicable."
- A Justice Department spokesperson told Politico the agency "has produced all responsive documents and will appeal this decision with confidence," though Sullivan gave Blanche until September 21 to seek clarification.
- Representative Thomas Massie has identified 14 individuals he says warrant investigation for alleged Epstein connections while introducing legislation to challenge the government's current handling of the files.
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