Reagan-Appointed Judge Issues Epstein Files Deadline to Trump's DOJ
Summary
A federal judge has given the Justice Department a new deadline to release important documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The judge warned that if the government does not follow the court orders, it could face legal penalties.Key Facts
- U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan, appointed by President Reagan, issued the deadline.
- The Justice Department must provide certain Epstein files or explain why they cannot by September 24.
- The judge criticized the government for not fully following previous court orders on releasing records.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche was given a chance to ask for clarification on September 21 if needed.
- The dispute involves redactions, or parts of the documents being blacked out, mainly to protect victims’ privacy.
- The judge ordered the release of handwritten FBI notes and foreign-language documents.
- The case was brought by lawyer and journalist Katie Phang, who claims the Justice Department broke transparency laws.
- Congressman Thomas Massie is pushing for more access to Epstein-related records through new laws.
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