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FBI Confesses to Hiding Epstein Info in My Lawsuit | The Breakdown

Aug 24, 2026 · 31m

Summary

Alison Gill discusses her lawsuit against the DOJ and FBI to obtain training videos used during the redaction of Epstein files. She reveals the agencies admitted to possessing over an hour of such footage but are withholding it, despite the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Gill details how the FBI ignored her clarification request for eight months before objecting to the scope, arguing they should not be granted a 90-day delay to defend their refusal.

Topics discussed

Intro and explanation of eye stitches DOJ admits existence of Epstein training videos Details on FBI redaction process and Trump mentions Backstory: July memo and Senator Durbin's letter Whistleblower accounts confirm training videos FOIA request filed and FBI's initial response Comparison with released DOJ redaction protocols DOJ admits video length and requests 90-day extension Clarification email sent in December regarding scope DOJ objects to scope expansion after 8 months Argument against 90-day delay and FBI staffing claims Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates release Conclusion: Demand for 30-day summary judgment
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