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June 30, 2026
Justice Department Faces Deadline Over Epstein Case Files Amid Ongoing Controversy
- The Justice Department has declined to release additional Epstein files, claiming redactions were necessary to protect victim information.
- A judge has ordered the DOJ to explain its withholding of files, with a deadline that has now been extended by 60 days at the DOJ's request.
- Critics continue to question the DOJ's handling of the Epstein case, particularly in light of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
2 Sources
- Alleged Epstein victim and Trump accuser living in fear of retaliation, relative saysJun 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM · The Guardian
- DOJ declines to turn over additional Epstein files, says redactions were appropriateJul 3, 2026 at 3:57 AM · ABC News