Epstein Judge Presses DOJ

A federal judge demanded answers on DOJ redactions and withheld Epstein materials involving Trump.

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Updated Aug 13, 8:34pm ET

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U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan warned Justice Department lawyers at a Thursday hearing that they could face contempt proceedings if they fail to comply with his orders to account for withheld Jeffrey Epstein investigation records. The hearing came in journalist Katie Phang’s lawsuit against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over whether DOJ fully complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Sullivan pressed prosecutors to explain redactions and unreleased materials, including handwritten notes and records related to Donald Trump. He ordered DOJ to provide answers on what was withheld and why.

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The Justice Department failed to comply honestly and fully with court orders requiring the release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation materials. Its conduct amounted to stonewalling or defiance that put officials and department lawyers at risk of contempt proceedings.

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