Epstein Files Update: Trump’s DOJ Accused of Noncompliance After Hearing
Trump's DOJ faces accusations of noncompliance in Epstein records lawsuit after a hearing on missing documents and disclosures.
The Justice Department is under scrutiny for alleged noncompliance with transparency requirements related to Jeffrey Epstein files, following a court hearing in a lawsuit brought by journalist Katie Phang. Attorney Brendan Ballou, representing Phang, stated that the government has failed to produce a redaction log, foreign language documents, and notes concerning Donald Trump.
Phang's legal team believes the government's strategy involves endless delay rather than compliance. The dispute stems from the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law in 2025 by President Donald Trump, which mandates broad public release of records connected to Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and others involved in the investigations.
The lawsuit argues that the Justice Department has failed to meet several disclosure requirements, including publishing a redaction log and releasing certain categories of records.
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