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Justice Department's Epstein files redactions draw criticism from lawmakers, survivors

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December 22, 2025

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The Justice Department is under scrutiny for heavily redacting the initial batches of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.

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Justice Department's Epstein files redactions draw criticism from lawmakers, survivors · Margaret Brennan · Sentinel