"The DOJ isn't enforcing the law; they’re running a help-desk for the Epstein client list."

The Epstein Files: Privacy for 'Associates'

Documented instances of the DOJ shielding uncharged third parties.

In January 2026, the Department of Justice’s implementation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act has come under fire not just for delays, but for the selective protection of "uncharged individuals." While the Act’s primary mandate is to protect victims, the DOJ has frequently pivoted to protecting the reputations of wealthy associates.

Privacy Requests: The 2018 Payment Case

There are documented instances of the DOJ asking courts to keep certain names secret based on privacy concerns expressed by the individuals themselves. A primary flashpoint involves:

  • The Two Associates: In September 2025, the DOJ asked a federal judge to deny a motion from NBC News to unseal the names of two associates who received a combined $350,000 from Jeffrey Epstein in 2018.
  • The Justification: The DOJ argued that these "Individual-1" and "Individual-2" are uncharged third parties who have "not waived their privacy interests" and have expressly objected to being identified.
  • The Timing: These payments occurred just days after a 2018 investigation into Epstein's original 2008 plea deal was renewed, leading to accusations from survivors that the payments were part of an effort to influence witnesses.

The Conflict of Law

The Epstein Transparency Act (HR 4405) explicitly states that no record shall be withheld on the basis of "embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity" for any public figure or dignitary. By continuing to honor the "privacy interests" of associates who received massive payouts, the DOJ is effectively creating a VIP Concierge Service for the client list.

This strategy allows the DOJ to redact names not because the law requires it, but as a "discretionary favor" to those who have the legal resources to object to the unsealing.

"Refusing to release these files only shields the powerful individuals who were involved and hurts the public's trust in our institutions." — Rep. Ro Khanna, Jan 2026
CASE STUDY: DOJ REDACTION LOGS // FILE #EFTA-2018-PAYMENTS // JAN 2026

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