The US Justice Department's latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files has left many of its victims feeling "upside down", as some of their identities have been inadvertently revealed. The department had promised to protect the identities of the women who were preyed upon by the late sex offender, but a slapdash job of redacting their personal information from the millions of pages released Friday has exposed them.
Danielle Bensky, one of the survivors, said she was shocked to see her own conversations with FBI investigators about Epstein included in the latest document dump. "I thought it was carelessness, and then I went to incompetence," she told NBC News. "And now it feels, it feels a bit deliberate. It feels like a bit of an attack on survivors."
Bensky had been assured that her identity would be protected when the government released the files, but some of her personal details are still visible. She hopes that with all the files being released, those associated with Epstein will finally face investigation and accountability.
Lawyers representing over 300 Epstein survivors have filed a request for immediate judicial intervention, demanding that the Department of Justice remove the unredacted files from its website and appoint a special master to oversee redaction and republication. The lawyers say that a simple name search could have prevented this from happening and that the government's failure to protect their clients' identities is an "egregious violation" of their trust.
The DOJ has apologized for the mistake, saying it is in the process of removing documents containing victim-identifying information, but some of the survivors are telling a different story. Jane Doe 5, who had never come forward before, said she was being harassed by media and others after her name appeared in the files. "This is devastating to my life," she wrote.
The release of Epstein's files has sparked widespread outrage among the survivors, who feel that their identities are not being protected as promised. One survivor called it a "vendetta" against them, while another said she was receiving death threats and disgusting messages since Friday's release.
The government had initially promised to turn over almost all unclassified Epstein documents by December, but many of these files have still not been released. The delay has sparked criticism from some lawmakers, who say the government is not being transparent enough about its handling of the case.
As the survivors continue to speak out against the government's mishandling of their cases, it remains to be seen whether they will get the justice and protection they deserve.
Danielle Bensky, one of the survivors, said she was shocked to see her own conversations with FBI investigators about Epstein included in the latest document dump. "I thought it was carelessness, and then I went to incompetence," she told NBC News. "And now it feels, it feels a bit deliberate. It feels like a bit of an attack on survivors."
Bensky had been assured that her identity would be protected when the government released the files, but some of her personal details are still visible. She hopes that with all the files being released, those associated with Epstein will finally face investigation and accountability.
Lawyers representing over 300 Epstein survivors have filed a request for immediate judicial intervention, demanding that the Department of Justice remove the unredacted files from its website and appoint a special master to oversee redaction and republication. The lawyers say that a simple name search could have prevented this from happening and that the government's failure to protect their clients' identities is an "egregious violation" of their trust.
The DOJ has apologized for the mistake, saying it is in the process of removing documents containing victim-identifying information, but some of the survivors are telling a different story. Jane Doe 5, who had never come forward before, said she was being harassed by media and others after her name appeared in the files. "This is devastating to my life," she wrote.
The release of Epstein's files has sparked widespread outrage among the survivors, who feel that their identities are not being protected as promised. One survivor called it a "vendetta" against them, while another said she was receiving death threats and disgusting messages since Friday's release.
The government had initially promised to turn over almost all unclassified Epstein documents by December, but many of these files have still not been released. The delay has sparked criticism from some lawmakers, who say the government is not being transparent enough about its handling of the case.
As the survivors continue to speak out against the government's mishandling of their cases, it remains to be seen whether they will get the justice and protection they deserve.
ugh I cant even believe this 
the US Justice Department is literally incompetent 
how can they mess up something as simple as redacting names from documents? 
it's not like they're trying to hide some big secret, just protecting the victims of Epstein's heinous crimes 
and now these poor women are being harassed by media and strangers because their identities were "inadvertently" revealed 
it's so unacceptable that the government didn't take the time to double-check before releasing the files 
. Can't believe they thought a simple name search wouldn't catch all the personal info that's supposed to be redacted... like, come on! 
. The gov should really get their act together and prioritize these survivors' safety and privacy 
I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here 
. These documents have been released with a rush job, and now people are getting hurt 
. It's like the government is trying to stir up more drama than necessary. And what's with all these cases still not being released? It's suspicious 
. I mean, we're talking about victims of Epstein who've already suffered so much trauma... can't they just get their lives back together for once? 
. This whole situation is a perfect example of the system failing its most vulnerable citizens 
. Mark my words, there's more to this story than meets the eye 
. 300+ survivors can't all be wrong, right? someone needs to fact-check this whole thing 
before we start jumping to conclusions. can we get some more info on how many files are still missing? that's what really gets me 
I'm literally shook by this 
how could the DOJ mess up like that? 
. The fact that they promised to protect these women's identities and still managed to blow it is just...wow. Unbelievable, really. 
the gov't should be ashamed of itself 
300+ women are already going thru hell 
& now this? 
the gov's incompetence is just 
plain crazy!!! 
shouldn't we be trusting them more than ever? 
