The Department of Justice (DOJ) is not complying with a federal judge's order to release redacted information from investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Associate U.S. Attorney General Stanley Woodward requested a two-month extension or the dissolution of the order, arguing that the DOJ is committed to transparency but disagrees with the judge's ruling. U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan had sided with journalist Katie Phang in a lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration violated the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the release of such documents. The DOJ maintains that it has not violated the Act and cited concerns over redaction processes and the protection of personal information of survivors. The Epstein Files Transparency Act was enacted in November 2022, requiring the DOJ to release all related files by December 19. The handling of Epstein's investigations has faced scrutiny, particularly regarding the protection of survivors' identities.
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DOJ Requests Delay in Release of Epstein Investigation Files Following Judge's Order
The DOJ is refusing to comply with a federal judge's order to release redacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein, requesting a delay instead. The request follows a lawsuit from journalist Katie Phang, which claims the Trump administration violated the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The DOJ argues it is committed to transparency while raising concerns about redaction processes and the protection of survivors' identities.
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DOJ refuses to hand over Epstein files after judge's order
DOJ Requests Delay in Release of Epstein Investigation Files Following Judge's Order