DoJ watchdog will investigate release of Epstein files – US politics live
Summary
The Justice Department’s internal watchdog will investigate how the department handled the release of documents about Jeffrey Epstein. The review will check if the department followed laws requiring the public to see these records and whether personal information was properly protected.Key Facts
- The DOJ’s Office of Inspector General will review the department’s handling of Epstein-related files.
- The investigation will focus on compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates public release of Epstein documents.
- The inquiry will assess how redactions were made to protect victims and sensitive information.
- The DOJ released about 3.5 million pages of Epstein-related documents, but after the legal deadline.
- Some victims and lawmakers say the DOJ failed to properly hide identities and may have withheld important information.
- President Donald Trump initially opposed the transparency law but later signed it into effect.
- The watchdog will also look at how the DOJ manages concerns about the documents after they are released.
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