The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell S2 Ep145: In the Epstein Releases, Victims Came LAST (w/ Andrew Weissmann)
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Feb 13, 2026 
Andrew Weissmann, former senior DOJ lawyer and ex-FBI general counsel turned legal commentator and podcaster. He digs into the DOJ’s mishandling of Epstein files and how victims were sidelined. He critiques Pam Bondi’s testimony, explains tracked congressional access to documents, and questions probable-cause failures in the Fulton County raid. Short, sharp takes on institutional strain and accountability.
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Motorcycle Ride To A Paris TV Set
- Andrew Weissmann described being whisked through Paris on a motorcycle to a TV appearance during a torrential downpour.
- He called the experience both terrifying and a great story afterward.
Victims Were Not Prioritized
- The DOJ re-victimized Epstein victims by failing to prioritize redactions and protections during document releases.
- Andrew Weissmann says protecting victims should be both legal duty and moral obligation, and DOJ violated that duty.
Limited 'Access' Obscures Transparency
- DOJ offered limited access to 'unredacted' files via a few monitored terminals, creating the appearance of transparency.
- Weissmann highlights that tracking congressional searches effectively allowed DOJ to spy on lawmakers' review activity.