DOJ watchdog investigating handling of Jeffrey Epstein files
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The Department of Justice's internal watchdog said on Thursday that it is investigating the DOJ's compliance with a law requiring that it fully disclose department files about the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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What happened
The Department of Justice's internal watchdog said on Thursday that it is investigating the DOJ's compliance with a law requiring that it fully disclose department files about the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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