"A 2022 complaint filed by the US Virgin Islands seeking damages from Epstein's estate was posted to the "Epstein Library" on the DOJ website with several redactions throughout, Techdirt founder Mike Masnick, among others, shared on platforms like Bluesky. But simply copying and pasting many of the redactions into a new document reveals what's beneath the black boxes. This method uncovers details like that one of the co-executors allegedly signed over $400,000 in checks from Epstein's foundation"
""payable to young female models and actresses, including a former Russian model." It also reveals that a co-executor had allegedly signed a foundation check with the former model's last name in the memo line to an immigration lawyer "who was involved in one or more forced marriages arranged among Epstein's victims to secure a victim's immigration status." It also uncovers details about one alleged victim in the complaint."
"The DOJ removed a photo from the files showing images of President Donald Trump among other framed photos of prominent figures including the Pope and former President Bill Clinton, before restoring it Saturday after backlash. The agency said on X it had "temporarily removed" it for review after the Southern District of New York flagged it "for potential further action to protect victims.""
The Justice Department attributed delayed release of certain Epstein-related files to the need for redactions meant to protect victims. Several redactions posted to the DOJ site were effectively bypassed when copying and pasting revealed underlying text, exposing alleged payments and names tied to Epstein's foundation. The exposed material includes checks described as "payable to young female models and actresses," a memo referencing an immigration lawyer linked to alleged forced marriages, and details about an alleged victim. Some file URLs were apparently inferred externally, and a photo showing public figures was temporarily removed and later restored after review.
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