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'Forced to be with us': Blanche meets with Epstein survivors but women say he showed no sympathy
By Alexandra Miller at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday following pressure from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), who said he would not vote for Blanche's confirmation as attorney general until he had met with the women.One survivor who was in the room told Scripps News the ...
Key takeaway Thom Tillis (R-NC), who said he would not vote for Blanche's confirmation as attorney general until he had met with the women.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The fallout from the Epstein files' release is being closely watched in Detroit , where many residents are concerned about the handling of sensitive information and the impact on local survivors of abuse. The fact that hundreds of victims' names were exposed, including Dani Bensky's, raises questions about the Department of Justice's ability to protect vulnerable individuals. As the Senate Judiciary Committee considers Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation, his meeting with survivors like Bensky could be a crucial factor in determining his fate. Detroiters will be paying attention to whether Blanche takes concrete steps to address the concerns of survivors and ensures that their stories are heard and investigated. The city's own experiences with trauma and abuse make this issue particularly resonant, and many are eager to see justice served and accountability upheld. Blanche's actions in the coming days will be closely scrutinized.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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