US Justice Dept. watchdog to review release of Epstein files
US Justice Dept. watchdog to review release of Epstein files
ReutersThu, April 23, 2026 at 4:38 PM UTC
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A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department's internal watchdog said on Thursday that it would investigate how the department complied with a law requiring the release of investigative files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The DOJ's Office of Inspector General, which operates independently of the department, said it would "evaluate the DOJ’s processes for identifying, redacting, and releasing records in its possession as required by the act."
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The law, passed in November, required the Justice Department to release nearly all of its files related to sex trafficking investigations into Epstein, a financier who cultivated ties with an array of wealthy and powerful figures, and his former associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
(Reporting by Andrew Goudsward.)
Source: “AOL Breaking”
