(NEW YORK) -- A group of alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein accused the Department of Justice of missteps, including violations of the law, in its partial release of files related to the disgraced financier's abuse of young women and girls.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on social media on Friday, as the initial files were being released, that "[a]dditional responsive materials will be produced as our review continues, consistent with the law and with protections for victims." The DOJ on Sunday released a similar statement, adding that reviews of the material would continue "as we receive additional information."
President Donald Trump in November had signed a bill that gave the Justice Department 30 days to release the materials.
DOJ officials said in a social media statement on Sunday afternoon that they had "received incoming from individuals alleging to be victims and their lawyers, requesting that certain information be removed. Out of an abundance of caution, the material is temporarily removed for review and will be released again with appropriate redactions, if legally required."