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BBC explains the Trump-related Epstein files the DOJ is accused of withholding

BBC explains the Trump-related Epstein files the DOJ is accused of withholding

Summary

The US Department of Justice is being accused of not releasing some files related to President Donald Trump from the Jeffrey Epstein case. A woman claims Epstein raped her as a minor and also accused Trump of sexual abuse, which Trump denies. The DOJ states some documents contain false claims made just before the 2020 election, and they will review any improperly tagged documents.

Key Facts

  • The DOJ is accused of withholding files related to President Trump in the Epstein case.
  • A woman alleges Epstein raped her in the early 1980s and that Trump also abused her.
  • President Trump has denied any wrongdoing.
  • The DOJ claims some documents are sensationalist and false, submitted before the 2020 election.
  • The DOJ said it will release any documents found to be incorrectly labeled if they meet legal standards.

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