# Federal judge warns DOJ lawyers over efforts to block further Epstein document releases

https://mins.news/en/item/21759

- CNN, 2026-08-14 02:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/13/politics/epstein-judge-hearing-justice-department-contempt-warning?Date=20260813&Profile=CNN

> A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers fighting the further release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein that failing to comply with court orders could trigger contempt proceedings and damage their future careers.

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