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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Epstein survivors launch class-action lawsuit against Trump and Google after file release

  • Jeffrey Epstein survivors have filed a class-action against the Justice Department and Google.
  • The lawsuit alleges the Justice Department disclosed private information of approximately 100 survivors by releasing millions of documents related to Epstein’s cases.
  • It claims Google failed to prevent this sensitive information from circulating online, including in search results and AI-generated content, despite repeated notifications.
  • Survivors are reportedly experiencing renewed trauma, harassment, and threats due to the disclosure, which they attribute to a policy prioritizing disclosure over privacy.
  • Plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial, at least $1,000 in damages per survivor, and punitive damages, citing violations of the federal Privacy Act and California Civil Code.

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