Epstein victims’ advocates express outrage over slow release of files

Victims' advocates are expressing outrage over the Justice Department's failure to meet the December 19th deadline set by the Epstein Files Transparency Act to release all investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The bipartisan act, signed into law by Donald Trump, mandated the release within 30 days of its passage. Advocates, including lawyers representing numerous Epstein survivors, accuse the Justice Department of obstructing justice and prioritizing the protection of powerful individuals over the victims. They criticize the department's lack of transparency and accountability, viewing it as a continuation of a decades-long pattern of denying justice to Epstein's victims. A judge has questioned Justice Department attorneys about the non-compliance. Advocates say they will continue to fight for the release of the files.

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