DOJ watchdog reviewing Epstein files handling after missed deadlines and redactions sparked furor

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDOJ watchdog reviewing Epstein files handling after missed deadlines and redactions sparked furorDOJ’s internal watchdog said it would review how the department identified, redacted and released documents associated with EpsteinAriana Baio Thursday 23 April 2026 18:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2963776","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/epstein-files-release-review-justice-department-b2963776.html","title":"DOJ watchdog will review Epstein files release after improper redactions sparked ire"}}CloseDeputy AG says DOJ did not protect Trump as they release more redacted Epstein filesSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailGet our free Inside Washington emailEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_INSIDE_WASHINGTON","regTitle":"Inside Washington","subscriptionGroup":"inside_washington","subscriptionGroupId":"af764e04-87eb-45e6-a84b-a7455ba70a1e","type":"inside_washington","pathPrefix":"/news/world/americas/us-politics","associatedAuthors":["Eric Garcia","John Bowden"],"title":"Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox","mobileTitle":"Get our free Inside Washington email","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/insideWashington1_1.png","label":"I would like to receive morning headlines Monday - Friday plus breaking news alerts by email","newsletterKey":"receiveInsideWashingtonNews","regSourceSection":"U...