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Judge orders DOJ to release more unredacted Epstein files or explain why

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to release additional unredacted records pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein or provide a justification by July 2. This ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by media legal analyst Katie Phang, who alleges the DOJ failed to comply with the Epstein Act. Phang claims the department improperly withheld or redacted material, including names in email exchanges and details related to President Trump. AI

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Judge orders DOJ to release more unredacted Epstein files or explain why

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Rebecca Falconer ·

    DOJ ordered to release unredacted Epstein files or explain why it can't

    <p>A federal judge on Thursday ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to release additional unredacted <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/epstein-files" target="_blank">Jeffrey Epstein</a> records or explain by July 2 why it can't.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</stron…