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Trump Epstein Nightmare Grows…

Sep 17, 2026 · 18m

Summary

Michael Popock reports on Judge Emmett Sullivan’s orders compelling the DOJ to release handwritten FBI interview notes regarding a survivor’s allegations against Donald Trump and to begin reviewing foreign-language documents related to the Epstein case. The judge rejected the DOJ’s claims of administrative inconvenience, mandating strict deadlines for compliance and requiring the filing of an answer to Katie Fang’s lawsuit to move the case toward summary judgment. Popock also highlights recent congressional actions, including a House vote to hold financier Leon Black in contempt, and shares…

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Sponsor: Alma therapy matching service Breaking news: Judge Sullivan orders DOJ to release FBI notes Deadline for FBI interview notes and foreign language docs Legal strategy: Reviewing untranslated foreign documents DOJ missed deadlines and waiver of motion rights Court-ordered monitor for Epstein file transparency Analysis of Judge Sullivan's 20-page memorandum Rejection of 'duplicative' defense for handwritten notes No stay of order pending appeal Brady material obligations for foreign language docs Rejection of administrative inconvenience excuse Specific court orders and deadlines for September 24 Sponsor: SelectQuote life insurance Second order: Filing answer and missed deadlines Administrative record production requirements Waiver of motion to dismiss and final deadlines Interview with Danny Benski on survivor movement Senate hearing and Leon Black contempt finding Outro: LegalAF YouTube and Substack promotion
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