Survivors file class action against DOJ over failure to notify Epstein victims

Two survivors of child sex abuse have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging a failure to notify victims identified within Jeffrey Epstein’s extensive collection of illicit imagery. Following Epstein's arrest, the FBI began reviewing tens of thousands of videos and images, confirming that a significant portion depicted minors. While some victims were directly associated with Epstein’s trafficking ring, others appear to be individuals whose images were traded or possessed without their knowledge. The plaintiffs argue that the DOJ has largely neglected its duty to inform these victims, leaving them unaware that their private images were part of a criminal cache. The lawsuit seeks to compel the government to improve its notification process, ensuring that those whose images were exploited by Epstein are finally identified and informed of their status in the ongoing investigation.