Jeffrey Epstein survivors sue US Justice Department for exposing their identities
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are suing the US Justice Department and Google for exposing their identities through released documents and continued online publication.Summary
A class-action lawsuit has been filed by survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse against the US Justice Department and Google. The suit alleges that the Justice Department “outed” approximately 100 survivors by releasing unredacted documents related to Epstein’s criminal cases, and that Google continues to republish this information despite requests for removal. Plaintiffs claim this exposure has led to “renewed trauma,” harassment, threats, and emotional distress. They argue the Justice Department prioritized rapid document release over survivor privacy, and that Google’s refusal to remove the information demonstrates reckless disregard for their well-being. The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and damages of at least $1,000 per survivor, along with punitive damages to deter Google from future similar actions. The release of the documents was mandated by legislation signed into law by former President Trump, requiring the Justice Department to release all files connected to Epstein investigations by December 19th. While the Justice Department has removed some documents containing identifying information, the plaintiffs contend that Google’s continued publication of the exposed data remains a significant issue.
(Source：Independent.ie)