The DOJ has previously said it “takes victim protection very seriously”, and that it had removed from its website a number of Epstein-related files after victims said their identities had been compromised as a result of flawed redactions within the material. The DOJ said mistakes had been due to “technical or human error”.
Another Epstein survivor, Maria Farmer, also gave evidence to the lawmakers in a recorded message. She said she first reported the financier’s abuse in 1996, and accused law enforcement agencies of repeatedly failing to act.
“The government needs to start telling the truth,” she said.
