Lawmakers Scrutinize Unredacted Epstein Files, Raise Concerns Over Hidden Names

• US lawmakers began reviewing unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files, suspecting names were removed from public records.
• The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandated the Justice Department to release all documents, allowing redaction only for victims' personal information.
• Lawmakers Jamie Raskin, Thomas Massie, and Ro Khanna found names of 'enablers' and 'incriminated' individuals redacted without clear reason.
• Massie and Khanna noted some redactions predated Justice Department receipt, possibly made by the FBI or prosecutors.
• The law explicitly forbade redactions based on embarrassment or political sensitivity, including for government officials or public figures.