- The Justice Department's internal watchdog announced a review of the department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- The audit by the Office of Inspector General will assess how the department identified, redacted, and released records related to the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- This review follows accusations from lawmakers and news outlets that the Justice Department improperly redacted information and missed congressionally mandated deadlines.
- Concerns include the release of files containing nude images, victims' personal information, and the alleged over-redaction of names of powerful businessmen.
- The audit will also address allegations that the department withheld or redacted information in the files related to a president, with a public report to be issued upon completion.
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