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Judge gives Blanche deadline, warns of possible contempt charges over Epstein files

Judge gives Blanche deadline, warns of possible contempt charges over Epstein files

Summary

A federal judge gave Attorney General Todd Blanche a deadline to release parts of the Epstein case files as ordered by the court. The judge warned that if Blanche does not comply, he could face contempt charges for ignoring the court’s orders.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge named Emmet Sullivan is overseeing the case.
  • The judge ordered Attorney General Todd Blanche to release specific information from the Epstein files.
  • Blanche and his office have not yet followed the court’s order fully.
  • The judge set a clear deadline for compliance.
  • If Blanche misses the deadline, he may face contempt of court charges.
  • The issue involves how much information about Epstein’s case should be made public.
  • The court’s concern centers on redactions, which are parts of documents being blocked or hidden.
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