The US Department of Justice sent a formal letter to Senate and House Judiciary Committee chairs on or before February 14, 2026, explaining redactions in Jeffrey Epstein’s files, as reported by Politico. It outlines legal bases for withholding info—privacy protections, victim safety, and confidential evidence—while balancing transparency demands.​
Redaction Details and Name List
- Types: Covers victim identifiers, child abuse material, national security/foreign policy secrets, and ongoing probes; no politician names redacted unless victims.​
- High-Profile Mentions: Includes a broad list of “politically exposed persons” (e.g., incidental refs in press clippings or background docs), not implying Epstein/Maxwell ties. Contexts unspecified, fueling speculation.
Letter asserts compliance with statutes amid legislator pushback (e.g., Rep. Ro Khanna’s demands for per-redaction justifications). Revives scrutiny post-Bondi’s testimony backlash and survivor complaints over selective blackouts. Fits pattern: Prior dumps named Ambani, Wasserman; full unredacted access denied to Congress. Public Epstein Library at justice.gov/epstein holds released pages. What’s your read on the unnamed list?
