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yahoo news | Epstein survivors sue government, Google over release of personal infoA group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors has filed a class‑action lawsuit in federal court in California accusing the Trump administration and Google of illegally disclosing their personal information. The suit alleges that the Justice Department’s release of more than three million pages of “Epstein Files” – mandated by the 2023 Epstein Files Transparency Act – included unredacted names, phone numbers, birthdates and photos of nearly 100 victims. Although the department later removed the most sensitive files, the plaintiffs claim Google and other online platforms republished the data and ignored repeated removal requests, exposing them to continued harassment, threats and renewed trauma.According to the complaint, the Justice Department initially posted the records in late 2025 and early 2026, revealing videos, court documents, FBI files, emails, text messages and news clippings that also mentioned high‑profile figures such as former President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Elon Musk and Bill Gates. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department reviewed roughly six million pages and released about half, withholding material that contained survivors’ identifying details. The survivors argue that the government’s “release‑now, retract‑later” approach prioritized speed over victim safety and made the unlawful disclosure of personal data inevitable.The plaintiffs are seeking at least $1,000 per class member from the government and an unspecified amount of damages from Google. They contend that, despite the Justice Department’s acknowledgment that unredacted documents remain publicly accessible on sites hosted by Google, the government has taken no action to compel their removal. The lawsuit highlights the ongoing harm caused to Epstein’s victims by the continued availability of their private information online.Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/epstein-survivors-sue-government-google-140222287.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall#jeffreyepstein #epsteinsurvivors #google #justicedepartment #epsteinfilestransparencyact

qwant news | Epstein survivor who voted for Trump says she now fears ’we’re not going to get justice’Jena‑Lisa Jones, an Epstein survivor who was abused at age 14, held a photo of her younger self at a news conference outside the US Capitol on 18 November 2025. After casting her vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election, she explained that she supported him because he promised to release the long‑sought Jeffrey Epstein files, a promise that gave her and many other survivors hope for a “day in court.” In a recent interview on the Shadow Sessions podcast, Jones reiterated that her vote was driven by the expectation of transparency and accountability for the crimes tied to Epstein’s network.\n\nSince Trump’s inauguration, Jones says the promised release of the files never materialised and the administration later dismissed further disclosures as a “Democratic hoax.” The Justice Department has since refused to release additional records, prompting Jones to fear that “we’re not going to get justice in all of this.” She described the backlash survivors face—death threats, hostile commentary—and stressed that each story she shares and every young girl who reaches out reinforces her resolve to keep speaking out, even without seeing her own FBI interview files among the limited disclosures.\n\nIn November, Jones and other survivors gathered outside the Capitol to urge lawmakers to pass legislation demanding the DOJ release all Epstein‑related records. Trump eventually signed the bill into law on 19 November, and the DOJ has since published several batches of documents, including about three million records in January. However, survivors claim crucial files—especially those documenting their FBI interviews—remain missing or redacted, and Jones confirms she has yet to locate her own files. Despite these setbacks, she remains committed to advocating for the victims and demanding that the remaining perpetrators be brought to justice.Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/26/trump-voter-epstein-survivor#jena-lisajones #donaldtrump #jeffreyepstein #justicedepartment #fbi

Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department#TrumpAccusations #WithheldDocuments #EpsteinFiles #HighProfileCase #JusticeDepartmenthttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0dzg6e4mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss