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qwant news | Journalist Katie Phang sues acting attorney general Todd Blanche over Epstein files

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Investigative journalist Katie Phang has filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., accusing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of personally violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act by failing to release all government documents about the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and by applying excessive or unjustified redactions; the suit claims the Justice Department missed statutory deadlines, withheld or re‑tracted key files, and did not provide the legally required explanations for redactions, thereby breaching a law that mandated a complete release of the “Epstein files” by 19 December. Phang, who has covered Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell for MeidasTouch, seeks a court order forcing the DOJ to publish every required document without unlawful redactions, an explanation for any remaining redactions, and the appointment of an independent special master to oversee compliance. The complaint highlights that the department has so far released only a fraction of the papers, often with unnecessary redactions that have even exposed victims’ identities, prompting criticism from lawmakers and prompting the DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General to launch its own audit of the agency’s handling of the transparency mandate.

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Journalist Katie Phang sues acting attorney general Todd Blanche over Epstein files

Lawsuit alleges DoJ broke transparency law by withholding records on Jeffrey Epstein and over-redacting disclosures

The Guardian

Viral Trend Daily Apr 25

This should be read as both an oversight story and a credibility story. The review follows criticism over uneven releases, survivor privacy concerns, and files that were delayed or mistakenly withheld, which together damaged confidence in DOJ’s management of the process.
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Global News National Apr 24

U.S. DOJ drops criminal probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeannine Pirro said her office was ending its probe into the Fed’s extensive building renovations because the Fed’s inspector general would scrutinize them instead.
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Global News Apr 24

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Times of India | US justice department launches probe into Epstein files handling

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The U.S. Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General announced an audit of how the department handled the Jeffrey Epstein files, focusing on whether it complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The review will examine the DOJ’s processes for identifying, collecting, redacting and releasing the records, as well as how it addressed privacy concerns after the information was leaked. The audit follows repeated survivor complaints about personal‑information leaks and represents the first major DOJ scrutiny of the Epstein case since President Trump’s return to office.

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US justice department launches probe into Epstein files handling - The Times of India

US News: The US justice department’s internal watchdog will now be reviewing the department's handling of the Epstein files. The move comes after repeated comp.

The Times of India

The Bad Place Apr 24

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera | US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files

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The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Inspector General is launching a probe to determine whether the agency complied with the 2023 Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the prompt, unredacted release of all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein and limits redactions to protect only victims or classified information. Lawmakers and Epstein survivors have accused the Trump administration of exceeding that limit, heavily redacting files and delaying their release past the law’s 30‑day deadline, allegedly to shield powerful individuals—including former presidents and royalty—mentioned in the documents. Critics also allege the administration disclosed personal details of survivors while withholding information that could implicate high‑profile figures. The investigation will assess the DOJ’s processes for identifying, redacting, and publishing the records, with the possibility of legal repercussions if the agency is found to have violated the act.

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US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files

Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.

Al Jazeera

The Bad Place Apr 24

The Guardian | DoJ inspector general to audit department’s compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act by Anna Betts

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The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General announced it will audit the department’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires releasing all DOJ records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while protecting victim identities, child‑abuse images, and sensitive national‑security information. The audit will examine how the DOJ identified, collected, redacted, and released the files, as well as its procedures for handling post‑release concerns, after criticism that the agency missed the Dec. 19 deadline, only partially released the records on Jan. 31, and exposed victims’ personal data amid extensive redactions. Concurrently, the House Oversight Committee’s subpoena of former Attorney General Pam Bondi—who was ousted by President Trump—has been contested by the DOJ, which argues the subpoena no longer applies because Bondi is no longer in her official capacity, though the committee has not withdrawn the request.

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DoJ inspector general to audit department’s compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act

Mandated release of files was marred by missed deadlines, leaked victims’ information and excessive redactions

The Guardian

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NBC News Top Stories | Justice Department watchdog probes compliance with Epstein Act by Ryan J. Reilly

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The Justice Department’s internal watchdog is investigating whether the agency complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the release of records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Deputy Inspector General William M. Blier said the probe will assess the DOJ’s processes for identifying, redacting, and publishing documents, after earlier releases revealed victims’ personal information and drew criticism for withholding millions of files. While the federal case resulted in only one conviction—Ghislaine Maxwell—the law was passed in November to force broader disclosure, leading to partial releases in December and a larger batch in January, with about 200,000 records still withheld or redacted. The watchdog will examine the department’s guidance on redaction, its handling of concerns raised by victims, and will eventually issue a public report on its findings, as investigations into Epstein’s network continue worldwide.

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Justice Department watchdog probes compliance with Epstein Act

The Justice Department's internal watchdog is investigating compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law that compelled the department to release records related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

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The Bad Place Apr 24

Home - CBSNews.com | DOJ watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law

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The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General announced it will audit the agency’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act— a law signed by former President Trump that required the DOJ to release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days. The audit will examine how the department identified, collected, redacted, and released the material, as well as how it handled post‑release concerns, after months of bipartisan criticism that the DOJ missed the deadline, released only a portion of the material, and later removed tens of thousands of pages. While the department ultimately disclosed more than 3 million pages, about 2.7 million remain publicly available after over 47 000 files were taken down, prompting survivors and lawmakers—led by Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie—to call for an independent review. In response, President Trump nominated career attorney Don Berthiaume, who has been serving as the acting watchdog, to become the department’s next inspector general.

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Justice Department watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law

The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.