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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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
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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
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