Epstein victims’ advocates express outrage over slow release of files
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The Justice Department missed the December 19 deadline mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act to release all investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting outrage from victims' advocates who accuse officials of continuing a cover-up.
- Attorneys representing Epstein survivors, including Lisa Bloom, Jennifer Plotkin, and Gloria Allred, condemned the Justice Department’s noncompliance, calling it a violation of federal law and a denial of justice after decades of delayed accountability.
- Despite releasing over 12,000 documents totaling around 125,000 pages, the Justice Department acknowledged having more than 2 million additional documents still under review, fueling calls from lawmakers and advocates for appointing a special master to oversee the file disclosures.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law by
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