Victims’ advocates are expressing outrage over the Justice Department’s failure to meet the congressionally mandated deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein investigative files. They view this noncompliance as another instance of US officials failing to hold wrongdoers accountable. Attorneys representing Epstein survivors state the department has violated the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the release of files by December 19th. Advocates are calling for an explanation and the appointment of a special master to ensure complete and timely disclosure, aiming to restore public trust in federal institutions.
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The Department of Justice confirmed that it would not investigate the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, despite the incident being recorded on multiple phones and occurring near the site of George Floyd’s murder. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the publicly available video evidence cleared the officer and that the department does not investigate all incidents where officers defend themselves. This decision contrasts with the previous administration’s investigation of the George Floyd killing, which resulted in convictions. Critics have raised concerns due to the involvement of high-ranking officials sharing false claims and potentially impeding justice.
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In response to a request from Congressmen Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, the Justice Department stated that a judge does not have the authority to appoint an expert to oversee the release of documents in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case. The congressmen, who are not parties to the criminal case, raised concerns about the slow release of documents, believing criminal violations have occurred, and sought the appointment of an independent monitor. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton argued that the court lacked the authority to grant such a request and noted that the release has been slowed by redactions to protect victim identities. The Justice Department, however, will provide an update regarding the progress of the documents soon.
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Following the decision not to pursue a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal immigration agent, at least six career prosecutors, primarily supervisors in the Civil Rights Division’s criminal section, announced their departure. The Justice Department shifted the investigation to focus on an assault on a federal officer rather than a civil rights violation, despite the prosecutors’ offering to investigate the shooting. This change in direction, coupled with broader frustrations within the division, influenced their decision to retire, including a prior incident where the division intervened in the sentencing of a former officer. The departures, which include the section’s chief, are part of a larger trend of personnel losses in the Civil Rights Division due to changes in mission and handling of cases.
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The Texas Secretary of State’s Office has provided the U.S. Justice Department with the state’s voter roll, containing information on approximately 18.4 million registered voters. This action follows the Justice Department’s request to all 50 states for their voter rolls, citing the need to enforce election laws and maintain voter list accuracy. However, this has raised concerns from experts and the Democratic National Committee, who worry about potential privacy violations and the possibility of eligible voters being removed from the rolls. The DNC is concerned the turnover of data is a “big government power grab” and could violate federal election law. Despite these concerns, Texas has stated its understanding that the agreement will not impact its responsibilities under the National Voter Registration Act or other federal laws.
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As Congress reconvenes, Democratic lawmakers are scrutinizing the Justice Department’s failure to meet the deadline for a report on the Jeffrey Epstein files. The department missed the January 3 deadline to explain redactions and provide a list of unredacted government officials and politically exposed persons named in the released materials. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused the Justice Department of withholding information, citing heavily redacted documents and a lack of key details on alleged co-conspirators. The Justice Department has yet to fully comply with the law that mandates the full release of the Epstein files.
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Justice Dept. Now Said to Be Reviewing 5.2 Million Pages of Epstein Files – this announcement immediately sets off alarm bells, doesn’t it? It’s a staggering amount of documentation, especially when considering the initial narrative that these files either didn’t exist or weren’t readily accessible. The shift in story, from absence to needing time for review, feels deeply problematic.
A huge scandal is unfolding right before our eyes, and the question that begs to be asked is, “Why are they just *now* reviewing these files?” If these documents truly existed, and a law mandated their release, the delays and explanations offered simply don’t add up.… Continue reading
In early January, a Justice Department lawyer informed a Trump transition official, Emil Bove, of an ongoing bribery investigation into Tom Homan. Undercover FBI agents had recorded Homan allegedly accepting $50,000 in exchange for helping contractors secure border enforcement deals. Justice officials worried Homan wouldn’t pass a security clearance. The investigation was subsequently shut down.
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The Justice Department has recently released a large volume of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, including over a million newly discovered documents, prompting comments from President Trump. Trump has suggested the Justice Department is spending excessive time on the matter, calling it a “Democrat inspired Hoax” and urging the release of names of prominent Democrats associated with Epstein. Despite the files containing images and references to both Trump and former President Bill Clinton, neither has been accused of wrongdoing. The former president’s spokesperson has pushed for the release of any remaining records mentioning Clinton.
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The letter, attributed to Jeffrey Epstein, seemingly references his suicide and shared interest in young women. The letter also implicates the president, describing similar behavior. Despite the release of heavily redacted files, the Justice Department, perceived as being under the president’s control, continues to offer cover. A conservative X user pointed out that the Justice Department may be providing pre-emptive justifications for the documents’ content, suggesting an attempt to control public perception.
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