Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry

Ahead of the deadline set by Congress, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the files would not be released in time, citing the extra work needed to protect the identities of the victims. “We look at every single piece of paper that we produce to ensure that every victim is fully protected – their name, their identity, their story, to the extent that it needs to be protected,” he said at the time.