Judge to press DOJ to explain Epstein files redactions, withheld materials on Trump
In June, Sullivan concluded that the redactions and withheld materials violated the Epstein Files Transparency Act. He ordered the DOJ to either turn over the materials or explain why the materials needed to be withheld.
"The Attorney General has conceded that he is in violation of the Act," Sullivan wrote in his ruling.
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Specifically, the judge said the DOJ has not provided documentation to prove that redactions were made to some files because "[lawyers for] victims or potential victims ... have contacted the government and requested that the persons be treated as victims."
He also raised concerns that the DOJ withheld handwritten notes from an interview with a woman who made unsubstantiated allegations against President Donald Trump, who has denied any wrongdoing.
The DOJ has argued that the handwritten notes are "substantially similar to" the FBI reports of the interviews that were publicly released, and that the notes risk exposing victim information. However, Sullivan noted the Epstein Files Transparency Act does not have an exception for "substantially similar" or duplicative documents, and that the DOJ has released similar versions of other documents.
"The Defendant shall be prepared to explain why the handwritten notes cannot be redacted manually, or why the redactions cannot be accomplished in another way," Sullivan wrote.
The DoJ should just comply with the judge's orders. Failing to comply with a judge, like failing to comply with a LEO is asking for trouble and the DoJ should be held accountable if they fail to comply.
Different day, same shit. Idiotic unfounded posts.
