Judge: Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTERFebruary 4, 2026 at 01:53 AM

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A deal was reached between lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein's victims and the Justice Department to better protect the identities of nearly 100 women in released documents. Attorneys for the victims complained to a Manhattan federal judge that the Justice Department failed to properly redact names and identifying information, causing some women to receive death threats and experience security breaches. The lawyers requested the government website be temporarily shut down and an independent monitor be appointed. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton attributed the errors to "technical or human error" and said the Justice Department has improved its protocols. Judge Richard M. Berman cancelled a hearing after being notified of the agreement, expressing satisfaction that the privacy issues were resolved.

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Brad Edwards 50% Jay Clayton 50% Brittany Henderson ×360% Manhattan ×260% Richard M. Berman ×370% U.S. Department of Justice ×580% Jeffrey Epstein ×490%

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