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Survivors of Epstein’s abuse condemned the files as “exposing” identities of victims while allowing some powerful figures to remain anonymous.
Attorneys for hundreds of Epstein’s victims allege that names and identifying details of multiple victims can be found unredacted in the latest disclosure of files despite promises made by the DOJ.
“Once again, survivors are having their names and identifying information exposed, while the men who abused us remain hidden and protected,” a joint statement reads.
The joint statement pointed out that survivors should not be the ones who are named or scrutinised.
It also claimed that many Epstein enablers and associates continue to benefit from secrecy and redactions.
“Virginia Roberts Giuffre alone reported many abusers connected to Epstein’s network, yet the public still does not have the full truth about who enabled him, who participated in his exploitation, and who has been shielded for years,” the statement continued.
“Hundreds of women have come forward with additional reports like hers.
“The scale of this failure is indefensible.”
The group of 19 survivors – including Annie Farmer, Danielle Bensky, Liz Stein, Juliette Bryant and several Jane Does – called on the DOJ and Attorney General Pam Bondi to address why not all of the files have been released.
“This is not over,” the statement added.
“We will not stop until the truth is fully revealed and every perpetrator is finally held accountable.”
Democrats in the US have also criticised yesterday’s release of roughly 3.5 million documents – which was already six weeks later than the deadline signed by President Donald Trump.
They have pointed to previous statements in which the Justice Department said there were about 6 million relevant files to be released, leaving a shortfall of some 2.5 million documents.
“The DOJ said it identified over 6 million potentially responsive pages but is releasing only about 3.5 million after review and redactions,” Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna said.
“This raises questions as to why the rest are being withheld.
“I will be reviewing closely to see if they release what I’ve been pushing for.”
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