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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister

Judge: Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release

Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A deal was reached between lawyers for victims of Jeffrey Epstein and the Justice Department to protect the identities of nearly 100 women whose lives were allegedly harmed after the government began releasing millions of documents last week, a lawyer told a federal judge on Tuesday.

Judge Richard M. Berman in Manhattan cancelled a hearing scheduled for Wednesday after he was notified by Florida attorney Brittany Henderson that “extensive and constructive discussions” with the government had resulted in an agreement.

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