DOJ's Delayed Release of Epstein Files
The Justice Department’s partial, heavily redacted Epstein-files release drew criticism from Raskin and proposed action from Schumer, Massie and Khanna. Coverage differs on whether the central issue is alleged noncompliance or the department’s review.
Lead article · NPR · CENTERLawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein filesHow each side told it
- Cbc · Authorities were hot on the trail of Epstein's co-conspirators. Why weren't they named in the document dump?NO PUBLISHED LEAN
- The Independent · Epstein survivors blast 'unacceptable' partial release of files as Congress members weigh legal options over DOJ's missed deadlineNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Islamic Invitation Turkey (original publisher not identified) · Epstein Corruption Case Sees U.S. Documents Heavily RedactedORIGINAL PUBLISHER NOT IDENTIFIED
- The Guardian · Trump news at a glance: Anger grows about redactions, apparent removal of Epstein files from DoJ websiteNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Cincinnati · Rep. Massie slams Trump administration after Epstein files releaseNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- International Business Times UK · Reps Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie Warn To Hold AG Pam Bondi in Contempt Following Epstein Files ReleaseNO PUBLISHED LEAN
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Massie and Khanna were named together by 24 of 42 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Weighed congressional action against the attorney general and criticized the partial release.
Worked with a colleague on a proposed inherent-contempt action over the release and urged disclosure of interview records.
Proposed a Senate resolution directing legal action to press for release of the Epstein files.
Criticized the Justice Department’s handling of the files and questioned extensive redactions.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. left-leaning: 9 articles, first dec 19 · 6:40 pm. center: 33 articles, first dec 19 · 12:55 pm. right-leaning: 7 articles, first dec 20 · 2:15 pm, 25 hours after the first report. unrated: 8 articles, first dec 20 · 8:12 am.
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