Justice Department watchdog opens audit of DOJ compliance with Epstein files release law

What will the watchdog review cover?

The inspector general said the audit will evaluate DOJ’s processes for identifying, collecting, redacting and releasing records required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act; some reports also say it will examine how DOJ handled issues raised after the records were published Times of India,Guardian,CNN International.

Why is the release under scrutiny?

The file release drew criticism over missed deadlines, claims that some records were not made public, uneven or excessive redactions, and privacy problems affecting survivors NYT,KSBY,CBS News.

What is still unresolved?

The central open question is whether DOJ fully complied with the transparency law. Critics and some lawmakers say the release was incomplete or mishandled, while DOJ officials have said the department followed the law and corrected errors when notified NYT,WSJ,U.S. News & World R….