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Nominee Blanche Defends Epstein Settlement Amid DOJ Data Leak

7/16/2026

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Todd Blanche (acting U.S. Attorney General nominee) appeared before Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026 to discuss Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files and $1.8 billion settlement.
Todd Blanche said department mistakenly exposed survivors’ data.
He added the department has spoken with 30 representatives and will seek indictments if evidence appears.
Senator John Cornyn voiced concern about the settlement while about 1,200 Department employees signed a letter opposing Blanche’s nomination.

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Todd Blanche (acting U.S. Attorney General nominee) appeared before Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026 to discuss Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files and $1.8 billion settlement.
Todd Blanche said department mistakenly exposed survivors’ data.
He added the department has spoken with 30 representatives and will seek indictments if evidence appears.
Senator John Cornyn voiced concern about the settlement while about 1,200 Department employees signed a letter opposing Blanche’s nomination.