Katie Phang files first lawsuit under Epstein Files Transparency Act
Key Questions
What is Katie Phang's lawsuit challenging?
Phang's suit targets DOJ redactions in Epstein files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, specifically naming Todd Blanche and seeking an injunction against Bondi and the FBI.
What claims does the lawsuit make about Trump's name in the files?
It alleges Bondi told Trump his name appears throughout the documents and that the FBI scrubbed references, citing four interviews with a 13-year-old victim.
What public challenge has Katie Phang issued?
Phang has challenged Trump supporters to prove that redacted names in the files have been cleared of wrongdoing, increasing legal pressure for full document release.
Phang's lawsuit challenges DOJ redactions, targets Todd Blanche. Injunction claims Bondi told Trump his name is all over files and FBI scrubbed it. Cites four FBI interviews of a 13-year-old victim. Legal pressure mounts for full document release. Phang continues to publicly challenge Trump supporters to prove redacted names are cleared.