X accused of withholding critical data in Epstein defamation suit

In a defamation lawsuit linked to Jeffrey Epstein, X is withholding critical account data from a New York court. The legal battle involves Rina Oh and Virginia Giuffre, with Oh accusing Giuffre of defaming her in various tweets and writings. Giuffre alleged that Oh was fabricating victimhood to gain from the Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program. Oh denied the accusations and highlighted a fictionalized memoir draft by Giuffre implicating her. Giuffre defended her statements as accurate and necessary for reputation protection. The dispute escalated as X refused to provide access to account data, arguing it would be burdensome. Giuffre's lawyers emphasized the need for the data to defend against Oh's claims. Despite efforts to access the information, including subpoenas, X's stance on data production remained unchanged. The case underscores the complexities of online defamation and the challenges in obtaining crucial digital evidence for legal proceedings.