The DOJ scrambles to redact Epstein documents amid holiday shortages, public demand, and viral claims of hidden data.

The Justice Department is urgently seeking volunteers to help redact sensitive information from Jeffrey Epstein-related documents amid tight deadlines and holiday staffing shortages. The effort aims to balance transparency with privacy and ongoing legal concerns, as public pressure mounts for full disclosure. Meanwhile, social media users have claimed to uncover hidden text in the released files using simple PDF and image manipulation techniques, revealing allegedly sensitive details. Some documents, including one reportedly showing Donald Trump, were quickly removed from the DOJ’s website, fueling speculation. Experts warn that while redaction flaws are real, viral claims may include unverified or exaggerated content.