Judge orders DOJ to unredact Epstein files related to Trump and 'torture video'
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ordered the Department of Justice on Thursday to unredact more pages of the Epstein files within one week or explain why it cannot.
TL;DR
- U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered the DOJ to unredact more Epstein files by July 2.
- The judge mandated the release of emails discussing a 'torture video' and sexual activity with minors.
- The order also requires the DOJ to provide FBI documents, including interviews related to allegations of abuse against Donald Trump.
- The DOJ must comply or explain why it cannot abide by the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- Attorney Katie Phang sued the DOJ to compel the release of unredacted information.
- The judge found the government's arguments for withholding documents unpersuasive.