SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — Several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have filed a class action lawsuit against the Department of Justice and Google, alleging their personal information was improperly disclosed and widely redistributed online.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, claims the DOJ exposed identifying details of roughly 100 victims in documents released between late 2025 and early 2026. According to the complaint, the information included names, phone numbers, and other personal data that should have been redacted under federal law.
Plaintiffs argue the DOJ adopted a “release now, retract later” approach, prioritizing speed over privacy protections. Although the department later removed the materials and cited “technical or human error,” victims say the damage was already done.
The suit also targets Google, alleging the company failed to remove or de-index sensitive content from search results and cached pages. Attorneys argue this continued exposure has enabled harassment, reputational harm, and ongoing privacy violations.
The Justice Department and Google have not publicly responded to the lawsuit. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny over the government’s handling of Epstein-related records and compliance with victim protection requirements.
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