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Justice Department Restores Trump-Linked Photo in Epstein Files After Review

The department cites legal obligations to shield victims.

Overview

  • Officials re-posted the image file EFTA00000468.pdf without changes after concluding it did not show Epstein victims.
  • The DOJ said it temporarily removed more than a dozen files at the request of affected individuals and to protect potential victims during ongoing investigations.
  • A dpa comparison found at least 16 fewer files in a later download than in the initial upload, including images of a room with a massage table.
  • Bipartisan pressure is mounting in Congress, with Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna preparing a measure to fine Attorney General Pam Bondi daily until remaining materials are released.
  • The department faces criticism over heavy redactions, including a fully blacked-out 119-page document, while promising hundreds of thousands more records in the coming weeks.