Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are condemning the U.S. Department of Justice for its recent release of additional records tied to the late financier, arguing the disclosure is incomplete, retraumatizing, and unfair to victims.
In a joint statement, the group said that although the release is being presented as transparency, some of the materials include survivors’ names and identifying details—while 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 reads. “That is outrageous.”
Survivors argued that the continued secrecy around Epstein’s broader network reflects a systemic failure, especially given how many women have come forward over the years. The statement referenced the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, noting she reported numerous abusers connected to Epstein and that hundreds of other women have since made similar allegations.
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“The scale of this failure is staggering and indefensible,” the statement said.
The criticism comes as the Justice Department acknowledged it gathered substantially more material than it has made public. During the collection process, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department intentionally erred on the side of overcollection, 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 backlash from Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, who are pressing for the release of all collected Epstein-related materials. Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the panel, called the situation “outrageous and incredibly concerning,” arguing the DOJ could be withholding roughly half of the documents while claiming it has complied with legal requirements.
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Survivors echoed those concerns, saying the Justice Department cannot credibly declare the process complete unless every legally required record is released—and unless every abuser and enabler is fully exposed.
The group is now demanding 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 reads. “This is not over.”
The survivors also stressed that their demands are not political, urging lawmakers from both parties to stand with victims by pushing for full disclosure of Epstein-related files and accountability for everyone involved.
