23 Apr, 20:50··

US Justice Department Reviews Epstein Files

ZEIT Online

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating its handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s files. The investigation looks at how documents were processed. The goal is to see if rules were followed correctly.

The Justice Department’s oversight committee is examining the case. Many of the documents related to Epstein are secret. Some names of victims are hidden. The department wants to make sure everything was done legally. The investigation focuses on the processing of classified files.

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Highlights

Justice Dept. Reviewing Epstein Files

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating its handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s files.

Blacked-Out Documents in Case

Many documents in the Epstein case have been blacked out.

Victim Identities Not Revealed

The identities of some victims are not revealed.

Oversight Committee Investigating Mistakes

An oversight committee is looking for mistakes in processing the documents.

Legal Correctness Being Examined

The Justice Department wants to know if the handling was legal.

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