The Briefing with Jen Psaki DOJ risks criminal prosecution for defying Epstein documents release law: Weissmann
Dec 20, 2025
Former prosecutor Andrew Weissmann delves into the DOJ's failure to release Epstein documents fully, raising the specter of criminal prosecution for noncompliance. Investigative journalist Julie K. Brown criticizes the lack of new material in the release, much of which is already public. Survivors Skye and Amanda Roberts share their frustration with the Justice Department and their commitment to seeking accountability. Discussions on the implications of the DOJ's actions and the relationship between Trump and Epstein add further intrigue to unsettling truths.
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Partial Release Falls Short
- The DOJ released many pages but only a tiny fraction of new material, with heavy redactions that obscure context.
- Jen Psaki and guests argue this falls far short of the law requiring full disclosure with narrow exceptions.
Contextless Fragments Undermine Understanding
- Many released items are contextless fragments (handwritten notes, book orders, photos) that sound damning but lack explanatory metadata.
- Heavy redactions and missing context limit the files' evidentiary value to the public.
Maria Farmer's 1996 Complaint Revealed
- The release included a previously unreleased 1996 FBI complaint from Maria Farmer alleging Epstein's interest in child pornography.
- Maria Farmer said the document vindicates her after years of being doubted.