Justice Department’s Failure to Protect Epstein Victims’ Identities Reveals Deeper Government Incompetence

In a shocking revelation that should alarm every American concerned about government competence and respect for victims’ rights, the Justice Department recently botched the release of millions of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case—documents that contained unredacted names, photos, and sensitive details of nearly 100 women who suffered horrific abuses. This failure is not just a bureaucratic slip-up; it is a dangerous breach that threatens the privacy and security of survivors while exposing the reckless disregard some federal agencies have for protecting vulnerable citizens. After urgent complaints from attorneys representing Epstein victims, federal Judge Richard M. Berman canceled a...