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DOJ's Epstein Files: Incompetence and Allegations of Cover-Up

1/31/2026

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Attorney Arick Fudali condemned the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s handling of newly released Epstein files as incompetence and a cover-up.
He said the DOJ failed to meet a December deadline to release the files.
The released documents included uncorroborated allegations against U.S. President Donald Trump that were later removed from the DOJ website.
Ghislaine Maxwell claimed 29 Epstein associates were protected by secret settlements with the DOJ.

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Attorney Arick Fudali condemned the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s handling of newly released Epstein files as incompetence and a cover-up.
He said the DOJ failed to meet a December deadline to release the files.
The released documents included uncorroborated allegations against U.S. President Donald Trump that were later removed from the DOJ website.
Ghislaine Maxwell claimed 29 Epstein associates were protected by secret settlements with the DOJ.