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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction ordering the U.S. Justice Department to unredact additional pages from the Jeffrey Epstein files. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by attorney and independent journalist Katie Phang. The judge specifically ordered the removal of redactions from key documents, including at least eight email exchanges between Epstein and unidentified parties. The decision marks a significant legal victory for transparency advocates seeking access to previously concealed materials related to the late financier and convicted sex offender's network and activities.
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Washington, D.C. — A federal judge based in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday ordering the U.S. Justice Department to unredact additional pages of the Epstein files in a lawsuit brought by attorney and independent journalist Katie Phang.
The order requires the removal of redactions from key documents of interest in the files, including "at least eight email exchanges with Mr. Epstein regarding a" — the original text cuts off at this point.
The preliminary injunction marks a significant development in the ongoing legal effort to access records related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Federal Judge Orders DOJ to Unredact Epstein Files Within One Week