In January, the DOJ released more than three million files linked to Epstein’s investigation, which included his ties to high-profile figures. But officials failed to properly anonymize victims’ names, leaving around 100 survivors identifiable, the lawsuit says

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have sued the US government and Google after their identities were accidentally exposed in Justice Department documents.

In January, the DOJ released more than three million files linked to Epstein’s investigation, which included his ties to high-profile figures. But officials failed to properly anonymize victims’ names, leaving around 100 survivors identifiable, the lawsuit says.

“Even after the government acknowledged the breach and withdrew the information, platforms like Google continue to republish it, ignoring survivors’ requests to remove it,” the plaintiffs added. The case claims Google displays victims’ personal details in search results and AI-generated content.

Journalists at the New York Times also discovered dozens of nude photos showing victims’ faces among the released files. Epstein, convicted in 2008 of soliciting sex from girls as young as 14, died in a New York jail cell in 2019 before he could face sex trafficking charges.

“Survivors now face renewed trauma, with strangers calling, emailing, threatening them, and falsely accusing them of conspiring with Epstein,” the filing states.

The lawsuit argues the government violated the Privacy Act of 1974, while Google is accused of violating California laws on privacy, emotional distress, and unlawful business practices.

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