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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have criticized the recent release of files, arguing that while victims’ identities are being revealed, some influential individuals remain concealed.
Lawyers representing hundreds of Epstein’s victims claim that the latest file disclosure includes unredacted names and details of numerous victims, despite assurances from the Department of Justice that this would not happen.
“Once again, survivors are having their names and identifying information exposed, while the men who abused us remain hidden and protected,” the survivors expressed in a joint statement.
The statement emphasized that it is unjust for survivors to be the ones publicly identified or scrutinized.
Furthermore, it alleged that many of Epstein’s accomplices and associates are still benefiting from the continued secrecy and redactions in the documents.
“Virginia Roberts Giuffre alone reported many abusers connected to Epstein’s network, yet the public still does not have the full truth about who enabled him, who participated in his exploitation, and who has been shielded for years,” the statement continued.
“Hundreds of women have come forward with additional reports like hers.
“The scale of this failure is indefensible.”
The group of 19 survivors – including Annie Farmer, Danielle Bensky, Liz Stein, Juliette Bryant and several Jane Does – called on the DOJ and Attorney General Pam Bondi to address why not all of the files have been released.
“This is not over,” the statement added.
“We will not stop until the truth is fully revealed and every perpetrator is finally held accountable.”
Democrats in the US have also criticised yesterday’s release of roughly 3.5 million documents – which was already six weeks later than the deadline signed by President Donald Trump.
They have pointed to previous statements in which the Justice Department said there were about 6 million relevant files to be released, leaving a shortfall of some 2.5 million documents.
“The DOJ said it identified over 6 million potentially responsive pages but is releasing only about 3.5 million after review and redactions,” Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna said.
“This raises questions as to why the rest are being withheld.
“I will be reviewing closely to see if they release what I’ve been pushing for.”
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