US EditionJustice Department’s watchdog is reviewing compliance with the law mandating Epstein files release
The watchdog will examine how officials collected, redacted and released millions of pages after complaints that victims’ information was exposed.
- On Thursday, the Justice Department Inspector General announced an audit of the department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, focusing on how it identified, collected, produced and redacted investigative records.
- Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025 after the Justice Department repeatedly delayed releasing investigative material on Jeffrey Epstein, forcing the agency to reverse its initial refusal to disclose records.
- The audit will scrutinize "processes for redacting and withholding material" after victims reported that sloppy redactions exposed their identities while the department shielded powerful figures from disclosure.
- Lawmakers subpoenaed former Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the files, but the Justice Department blocked her testimony, prompting threats of contempt proceedings; Bondi has defended the department's handling.
- A public report is expected upon completion of the review, marking significant oversight of the department's handling of millions of pages of Epstein-related records amid bipartisan congressional pressure.
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DOJ to face audit for handling of Epstein files release
(The Center Square) – Following the drawn-out and politically calamitous release of millions of federal documents related to the exploits of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Department of Justice will undergo an investigation.
Durbin applauds audit of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Friday applauded the announcement that the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) inspector general will conduct an audit of the DOJ’s handling of millions of records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “The Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein case was flawed from…
DOJ watchdog to audit Epstein files after delayed releases and files pulled offline
The Justice Department’s internal watchdog has launched an audit into how the agency handled the release of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on a process that missed deadlines, pulled documents offline and drew bipartisan criticism. Audit targets release decisions and redactions The Office of the Inspector General said it will review how the department identified, gathered and released records under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Tha…
The internal control agency of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this Thursday the start of an audit on the management and dissemination of files related to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after his victims reported that their personal data were published. “Our preliminary objective is to evaluate the processes of the Department of Justice to identify, edit and disseminate the records in their possession as required by law,” said …
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