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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