The Headlines Epstein Victims Outraged Over Unredacted Info, and the Supreme Court Made Itself More Secretive
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Feb 2, 2026 A batch release of three million Epstein documents sparks survivor outrage and reveals unredacted nude photos. Reporting links Epstein to several high-profile figures and flags mentions of a prominent politician. New rules at the Supreme Court raise transparency concerns by tightening staff secrecy. Plus, record low western snow levels and headline-making Grammy wins round out the day.
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Flawed Mass Release Exposed Victims
- The DOJ released over three million Epstein-related pages but its redactions were rushed and inconsistent, exposing victims' identities and sensitive images.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ will retroactively scrub sensitive information as it's found.
Reporters Found Unredacted Nude Photos
- Times reporters found dozens of unredacted nude photos of young women, possibly teenagers, in the DOJ's posted files.
- The photos included both their bodies and their faces and deeply angered survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse.
Files Show Broad High-Profile Connections
- The newly released files contain numerous mentions of high-profile figures and unverified tips about President Trump.
- The DOJ said it investigated allegations against Trump but found no credible information, and Trump claimed the files absolved him.