US EditionOver 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The DOJ released over 13,000 Epstein-related documents with heavy redactions to protect victim privacy, drawing bipartisan criticism for incomplete transparency, lawmakers said.
- On Dec 19, the U.S. Department of Justice released Epstein-related records under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but the 'Grand Jury-NY' file was entirely redacted.
- To protect victims and investigations, the DOJ redacted material to safeguard more than 1,200 victims or relatives, following the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed last month by the Republican president.
- Among the paperwork were handwritten notes with crude solicitations, seven pages listing 254 masseuses , photos of former President Bill Clinton, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, and disgraced former prince Andrew lying across five people's legs.
- Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse expressed anger at the heavily redacted Dec 19 release, while U.S. Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie called it incomplete and explore legal remedies.
- Legal experts and commentators warned the breadth of redactions could fuel conspiracy theories, while heavy blackouts combined with control by President Donald Trump’s administration stoked skepticism; observers say the controversy may linger into next year.
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By AAMER MADHANI WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the agency's decision Sunday to release only a portion of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein before the deadline set by Congress, saying the move was necessary to protect survivors of the financier's sexual abuse. Blanche promised the federal government would eventually fulfill its legal obligation. But he emphasized that the department was requ…
Lawmakers Criticize DOJ’s Release, Redactions of Epstein Files
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to preview her discussion with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche including the broader criticism over the Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files.
Sarah Ferguson pictures surface in latest release of Epstein files
Sarah Ferguson has been pictured numerous times in the latest release of the Epstein Files.The former Duchess of York was photographed perched on a sofa and posing with individuals on a street in what appeared to be the US.The photographs do not show any wrongdoing, and simply being pictured or named in these files is not proof of any misconduct.The image taken on the street featured yellow traffic lights, and Fergie could be seen smiling with t…
The release of the Epstein files should create transparency. However, many survivors speak of broken promises after the partial publication.
Constrained by the law, the Trump administration released on Friday a few thousand documents related to the sexual criminal who died in 2019. However, it was due to unveil all the archives held by the Ministry of Justice. Victims and elected officials denounce a manipulation that reinforces speculations around this case.
Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein expressed outrage Saturday after the release of a long-awaited batch of documents from his case, which included scores of blacked-out pages and partially obscured photographs.
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