Scrutiny Intensifies: DOJ's Compliance with Epstein Files Release Under Investigation

The Justice Department's internal watchdog announced a probe to evaluate how the department complied with a law requiring the release of investigative files on the late Jeffrey Epstein.

This investigation comes after bipartisan criticism over the DOJ's handling of records, with concerns about excessive redactions and inadvertent identification of victims.

The review adds to the scrutiny of the DOJ's transparency efforts, a point of contention under the Trump administration, which faced bipartisan pressure for greater file disclosure.

(With inputs from agencies.)