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August 13, 2026
Judge Emmet Sullivan Warns DOJ of Contempt Proceedings Over Epstein Document Redactions
- U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan warned the DOJ that failure to comply with court orders regarding Epstein documents could lead to contempt proceedings.
- Sullivan criticized the DOJ for inadequate explanations and highlighted the public's right to transparency in the case, stating, 'The victims have a right to know.'
- He referenced a past case where he held DOJ prosecutors in contempt, stressing the serious implications of non-compliance.
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- Judge to press DOJ to explain Epstein files redactions, withheld materials on TrumpAug 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM · ABC News
- Trump’s DOJ could be held in contempt over unredacted Epstein files, judge says: ‘It’s not a threat. It’s a promise’Aug 13, 2026 at 8:18 PM · Independent
- Epstein judge: ‘The public has a right to know what the hell is going on’Aug 13, 2026 at 9:53 PM · CNN