Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are condemning the Justice Department’s latest release of records tied to the disgraced financier, saying the disclosure is incomplete, retraumatizing, and fundamentally unfair to victims.
In a joint statement, the group argued that while the release is being promoted as an act of transparency, some documents expose survivors’ names and identifying details — even as alleged abusers and enablers remain largely shielded from public scrutiny.
“Once again, survivors are having their names and identifying information exposed, while the men who abused us remain hidden and protected,” the statement said. “That is outrageous.”
The survivors described the continued secrecy around Epstein’s network as evidence of a systemic failure — especially given the number of women who have come forward over the years.
The statement pointed specifically to the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, noting that she reported numerous alleged abusers connected to Epstein, while hundreds of additional women have since made similar allegations.
“The scale of this failure is staggering and indefensible,” the statement said.
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DOJ admits it gathered more material than it released
The backlash comes as the U.S. Department of Justice has acknowledged it collected far more material than it has made public.
During the document-collection process, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department intentionally overcollected, identifying roughly 6 million pages as “potentially responsive” under the law.
“The number of responsive pages is significantly smaller than the total number of pages initially collected,” Blanche said. “We’re releasing more than 3 million pages today, and not the 6 million pages that we collected.”
That explanation has sparked outrage among Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, who are demanding the full release of all collected materials.
Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the panel, called the situation “outrageous and incredibly concerning,” arguing the DOJ may be withholding roughly half of the Epstein-related documents while still claiming compliance.
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Survivors demand answers from Pam Bondi ahead of House appearance
Survivors echoed those concerns, insisting the Justice Department cannot credibly claim the process is complete until all legally required documents are released — and every abuser and enabler is fully exposed.
The group is now calling for direct answers from Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is scheduled to appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 11.
“Survivors deserve answers, and the public deserves the truth,” the statement said. “This is not over.”
They also stressed their demands are not political, urging lawmakers from both parties to stand with victims and push for the full release of Epstein-related files and accountability for anyone involved.
