DOJ data breach retraumatizes Epstein survivors
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Moneycontrol03-02-2026, 22:45

DOJ Removes Epstein Records After Victim Data Exposed, Citing 'Egregious Violation'

  • The US Justice Department removed thousands of Jeffrey Epstein-related files after victims' personal information was exposed due to improper redactions.
  • Attorneys called it "the single most egregious violation of victim privacy" as email addresses, nude images, and names were visible, affecting nearly 100 victims.
  • Victims condemned the disclosure as "outrageous" and sought immediate court intervention, with some reporting death threats and life-threatening exposure.
  • The DOJ attributed the lapse to "technical or human error" and removed flagged documents for further redaction, stating 0.1% of released pages contained identifying information.
  • Survivors, including Annie Farmer and Lisa Phillips, expressed frustration, noting the privacy breach overshadowed new revelations and accused the DOJ of mishandling the process.

Why It Matters: US Justice Department removed Epstein records after victim data exposure, sparking outrage and legal action.

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