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Redactions in Public Records

The issue of redactions in public records, particularly in the context of the Epstein case documents released by the DOJ, and how they can complicate research and verification efforts.

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Feb 2, 2026

What investigative steps journalists use to corroborate names found in large, redacted document dumps like the Epstein files?

Journalists confronted with large, begin by treating the set as forensic evidence: they triage and secure files, attempt technical recovery only when necessary, then corroborate any recovered names th...

Feb 1, 2026

Which specific DOJ documents contain the email recommending 'William Riley' and how can they be accessed?

Public reporting and the ’s public repository do not identify a single, named DOJ document that explicitly contains an email “recommending ‘’”; news outlets note mentions of a “Bill Riley” or “Bill/Wi...