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June 25, 2026

Judge Orders DOJ to Release Unredacted Epstein Files Including Allegations Against Trump

  • U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered the DOJ to release unredacted Epstein files or justify redactions by July 2, including sensitive interview notes related to uncorroborated sexual assault allegations against President Donald Trump.
  • The ruling supports independent journalist Katie Phang, who argued that the DOJ's withholding of documents violates the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
  • The DOJ must provide a complete log of all redactions and has faced criticism for its lack of transparency regarding the Epstein files.