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Ex-DOJ Employee Sues Over Termination for Epstein Remarks

11/26/2025

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Joseph Schnitt, a former Department of Justice employee, filed a lawsuit after being fired for comments made during a secretly recorded date.
He claims the termination violated his free speech rights.
The remarks referenced the "Epstein files."
The remarks suggested the Trump administration would protect some individuals while exposing others.
Schnitt argues he was set up by the woman who recorded him and seeks reinstatement and back pay.

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Story summary

Joseph Schnitt, a former Department of Justice employee, filed a lawsuit after being fired for comments made during a secretly recorded date.
He claims the termination violated his free speech rights.
The remarks referenced the "Epstein files."
The remarks suggested the Trump administration would protect some individuals while exposing others.
Schnitt argues he was set up by the woman who recorded him and seeks reinstatement and back pay.