Epstein survivors sue US government and Google over release of private information
Epstein survivors are suing the US government and Google after released files exposed their private information.Summary
A class action lawsuit has been filed by Jeffrey Epstein survivors against the US Department of Justice and Google, alleging the improper handling of released files that revealed the survivors’ personal information. The lawsuit claims that documents released by the government in late 2025 and early 2026 “outed approximately 100 survivors” and published their private details, leading to renewed trauma and threats. The complaint states that despite the government removing the files, Google continues to republish the information in search results and caches, demonstrating “wanton disregard for the wellbeing” of the survivors. Lawyers had previously requested the DOJ to remove millions of documents containing victims’ information, and while the DOJ stated they removed flagged documents and would continue redaction efforts, the survivors argue this was insufficient. The lawsuit also alleges the DOJ prioritized speed over ensuring proper redaction of personal information.
(Source：LBC)