<![CDATA[US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release]]>The inspector general at the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is opening an investigation into whether the agency is complying with a law passed by Congress forcing the release of files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

The announcement by the DoJ's internal watchdog comes amid criticism from lawmakers over how the files were released, and millions of other files that have not been made public.

The statement on Thursday said the watchdog would examine the "identification, collection, and production of responsive material" related to Epstein.

It added that "if circumstances warrant," the agency "will consider addressing other issues that may arise during the course of the audit".

It will also examine "guidance and processes for redacting and withholding material consistent with the requirements" in the law.

]]>https://polykyklo.gr/topic/ab01d6dc-16c7-4ba4-a64f-914b6f6b4294/us-government-watchdog-to-investigate-epstein-files-releaseRSS for NodeSun, 24 May 2026 23:24:35 GMTFri, 24 Apr 2026 13:53:45 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release on Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:32:17 GMT]]>Oh, yeah. I'm sure the currently compromised DOJ is totally going to find fault in its own compliance with the law

]]>https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://fedia.io/m/news@lemmy.world/t/3799053/-/comment/14836020https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://fedia.io/m/news@lemmy.world/t/3799053/-/comment/14836020Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:32:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release on Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:55:34 GMT]]>If the US government still has any functioning watchdogs left I'm sure that mistake will be corrected in short order.

]]>https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://lemmy.ca/comment/22930642https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://lemmy.ca/comment/22930642Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:55:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release on Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:03:41 GMT]]>All the while claiming that they’re doing what they should and satisfying the letter of their remit.

]]>https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://lemmy.world/comment/23389876https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://lemmy.world/comment/23389876Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:03:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release on Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:02:58 GMT]]>“Investigation” should be “looks left, looks right, sees obvious conclusion.”

]]>https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://lemmy.world/comment/23389865https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://lemmy.world/comment/23389865Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:02:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release on Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:36:53 GMT]]>Lol "whether the agency is complying". Their great leader literally said "You're not getting any more files! >=["

We need an "investigation" to what, validate the confession and blunt intent to break the law to a most obvious crime? Come on.

And if it is found to be in violation (I mean duh), are there cuffs and jail cells involved or is it just gonna be like "Naughty naughty, you have just 1000 more days to release the rest or else we'll... Have a memorandum or something."?

To paraphrase a classic joke:

"They're great watchdogs! They watched as the robbers took everything."

]]>https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://lemmy.today/comment/23745765https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://lemmy.today/comment/23745765Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:36:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release on Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:14:52 GMT]]>They will thoroughly investigate themselves and be sure to find nothing wrong.

]]>https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://lemmy.ml/comment/25332746https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://lemmy.ml/comment/25332746Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:14:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release on Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:21:03 GMT]]>Personally my guess is the result will be some technical information but overall "this is the former AG's fault."

]]>https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/21958651https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/21958651Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:21:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release on Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:54:31 GMT]]>I have exactly zero hope that anything will come of this.

]]>https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://sh.itjust.works/comment/25006975https://polykyklo.gr/post/https://sh.itjust.works/comment/25006975Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:54:31 GMT