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Judge Sets Hearing on Epstein Files Takedown as DOJ Retracts Flawed Release

Victims are asking to shutter the website under independent oversight after unredacted data surfaced.

Overview

  • The Justice Department posted roughly 3 to 3.5 million Epstein-related documents along with thousands of videos and about 180,000 images in its latest release.
  • Victims and their lawyers say names, faces, and personal details appeared unredacted or poorly obscured, with some reporting death threats and financial exposure.
  • The department acknowledged technical and human errors, removed thousands of items, and adopted new flag‑and‑repost protocols that aim to reissue corrected files within 24 to 36 hours.
  • Judge Richard M. Berman scheduled a Feb. 4 hearing on a request to take down the site and appoint an independent monitor to oversee future disclosures.
  • Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ’s internal review is complete, while the released cache includes communications involving prominent figures, a 2007 draft indictment, and unvetted FBI tips.