Epstein judge: ‘The public has a right to know what the hell is going on’
A federal judge is pressuring the Justice Department to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein that have been redacted or withheld. A journalist sued over the redactions, and the judge has warned DOJ lawyers that they could face contempt charges if they don't comply with court orders to release the materials.
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Part of The Epstein files: the fight to make the Justice Department release them
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2 developments- Aug 13Judge to press DOJ to explain Epstein files redactions, withheld materials on Trump
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