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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1952, Philip Taylor Kramer, American bass player (died 1995) was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1974, Gregory Shane Helms, American professional wrestler was born. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Justice Department defends decision not to release, unredact more Epstein files
The Justice Department (DOJ) declined on Thursday to release additional unredacted records from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, telling a federal judge that it has already adequately complied with the law. The DOJ’s response came in the final hours of a court-ordered deadline to remove redactions in at least a dozen documents...
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Knewz
· Jun 27, 2026
Judge orders DOJ to release unredacted Epstein files as Ghislaine Maxwell argues newly uncovered evidence undermines her conviction
A federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to either release more unredacted records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation or explain why the remaining redactions are legally justified. The order comes as convicted Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is arguing that documents disclosed this year under the Epstein Files Transparency Act contain newly discovered...
Coffman Chronicle
· Jul 3, 2026
DOJ Declines to Release More Epstein Files After Judge’s Deadline
The Justice Department declined to release additional unredacted Jeffrey Epstein-related files by a federal judge’s deadline, arguing that its redactions were lawful and included sensitive victim information.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
DOJ Defends Epstein File Redactions After Missing Court Deadline, Plans Appeal
The Justice Department declined to unredact names in the Epstein files by a court-ordered July 2 deadline, filing a legal brief defending its redactions instead and announcing it will appeal. The decision leaves eight email sets, a draft indictment, and handwritten interview notes still blacked out.
Fox News
· Jun 26, 2026
Clinton judge orders DOJ to unseal the Epstein files it has been keeping hidden
A federal judge ordered the Justice Department to release more un-redacted Jeffrey Epstein records or justify redactions by July 2 deadline.
The New American
· Jun 26, 2026
Judge Orders DOJ to Release More Epstein Files, Including Some With Trump in Them
A federal judge just ordered the Justice Department to release a number of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents the department is still concealing. The judge’s order is part of a lawsuit independent journalist and former MSNBC analyst Katie Phang filed against Acting U.S. Attorney Todd Blanche. Phang is suing because, by holding on to millions of ... The post Judge Orders DOJ to Release More Epstein Files, Including Some With Trump in Them appeared first on The New American.
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Related coverage for "Justice Department defends decision not to release, unredact more Epstein files": Knewz — Judge orders DOJ to release unredacted Epstein files as Ghislaine Maxwell argues newly uncovered evidence undermines her conviction. Coffman Chronicle — DOJ Declines to Release More Epstein Files After Judge’s Deadline. The Eastern Herald — DOJ Defends Epstein File Redactions After Missing Court Deadline, Plans Appeal. Fox News — Clinton judge orders DOJ to unseal the Epstein files it has been keeping hidden. The New American — Judge Orders DOJ to Release More Epstein Files, Including Some With Trump in Them