Prosecutor drops BAD NEWS for Trump’s DOJ after latest Epstein release
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Takeaways
- ❖Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch's assertion that no other individuals are prosecutable in the Epstein case is directly contradicted by released evidence, including a victim's email and prior internal DOJ communications.
- ❖Internal DOJ emails from 2019 reportedly identified ten co-conspirators in the Epstein case, but the investigation was subsequently 'killed'.
- ❖The current DOJ is accused of violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act by failing to justify redactions and withholding millions of documents.
- ❖The 'reckless' release of victim identifying information by the DOJ has inadvertently created legal standing for victims to demand the appointment of an independent special master.
- ❖A special master, acting as an extension of the court, is presented as the only viable path to ensure all Epstein documents are reviewed independently, forcing transparency and accountability for any cover-up.
Insights
1DOJ's Denial Contradicted by Evidence
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch publicly stated that the Department of Justice had no information about other men who abused women in the Epstein case and that the public would not uncover such names. This claim is directly undermined by recent file releases, including a specific email from a victim to Jeffrey Epstein, and previously revealed internal DOJ email traffic from 2019 that identified ten co-conspirators.
Blanch's statement (-), victim email image (-), and prior DOJ email traffic identifying 10 co-conspirators (-).
2Accusations of Cover-up and Accessory After the Fact
The guest, Glenn Kirschner, vehemently asserts that the DOJ's stance is 'absurd,' 'obscene,' and a 'cover-up,' revictimizing victims. He suggests that officials like Todd Blanch and others involved in withholding information or downplaying the extent of the conspiracy could be considered 'accessories after the fact' to the crimes of Epstein's co-conspirators. This criticism extends to both the Trump and Biden administrations for failing to prosecute 'ruling class criminals.'
Kirschner's strong language (-, -, -), discussion of accessory charges (-), and criticism of both administrations (-).
3Special Master as the Path to Accountability
The DOJ's recent 'reckless' or 'intentional' release of thousands of victim names and personal information, violating its duty to redact such data, has inadvertently given victims 'absolute standing' to file a lawsuit. This legal action can demand that all Epstein files be placed in the hands of a special master. A special master, an extension of the court, would independently review all documents, including the millions still withheld, and force the DOJ to justify all redactions and non-disclosures as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
DOJ's reckless disclosure of victim names (-), victims' standing to sue (-), role of a special master (-), and DOJ's violation of the Transparency Act (-).
Lessons
- Recognize that official statements from the Department of Justice regarding the Epstein files may be contradicted by evidence emerging from document releases and past internal records.
- Understand that the 'reckless' release of victim information by the DOJ has created a legal avenue for victims to demand an independent special master, which could be critical for full transparency.
- Consider the potential for government officials involved in alleged cover-ups to face charges as accessories after the fact, highlighting the importance of accountability at all levels.
Quotes
"What Todd Blanch is saying is absurd. It is obscene. It is a cover up. It is revictimizing these young victims."
"Don't tell me that there were federal prosecutors working on 10 co-conspirators back then... and nobody in there, nobody in the files committed any other crimes and there are no investigative leads to pursue. That is such obvious blatant that you know Todd Blanch should be run out of the Department of Justice on a rail."
"Refusing to hold folk accountable, especially the ruling class criminals, the powerful, influential, connected criminals. refusing to hold them accountable has brought us to exactly where we are today."
"DOJ's recklessness has now given the victims absolute standing to file a lawsuit and to demand that all of the Epstein files not be released in the first instance, but be put in the hands of a special master."
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