The Department of Justice's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files is currently under scrutiny.
10 reports, 8 independent
Updated Sep 23
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What happened
The Department of Justice's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files is currently under scrutiny.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump is linked to Epstein in the investigation, with critics targeting the DOJ's handling of the files.1 source
- The investigation into government failures regarding Jeffrey Epstein's case is ongoing, involving key figures like James Comer.Sub-event
New legislation targets the DOJ over its failure to release Epstein files.1 source
DOJ is facing pressure from victims regarding the Epstein case.1 source
Thomas Massie calls for an investigation into Epstein's coconspirators and withheld files.1 source
- A lawsuit continues to press for transparency on Epstein files, while the DOJ resists an order to produce interview notes.Sub-event
- Trump administration dragged out Epstein case files, while Ken Paxton allegedly allowed Epstein to avoid registration, drawing criticism from commentators.Sub-event
Litigation and reports detail DOJ non-compliance and obstruction regarding Epstein files.1 source
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- International fallout has emerged regarding Jeffrey Epstein's case, specifically concerning the U.K., linked to the released files and criticism of the president's handling.Sub-event
- Jamie Raskin, serving on the House Judiciary Committee, is investigating Jeffrey Epstein's foreign ties and has formally requested records and a written response from the Department of Justice.Sub-event
Scrutiny mounts over the Department of Justice's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case files.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Jeffrey Epstein
American financier and sex offender (1953–2019)
Related events
- Trump's second term is being overshadowed by the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein saga.
- The Attorney General is addressing the files related to Jeffrey Epstein, while NPR reports on government restructuring.
- An exhibition detailing Jeffrey Epstein's files, including survivor Maria Farmer's story, is touring, organized by David Garrett, hitting Dallas and Des Moines.
- Donald Trump filed a defamation suit concerning ties to Jeffrey Epstein, involving media entities owned by Rupert Murdoch.
- JD Vance defends Donald Trump's administration regarding the policy statements and responses to the Jeffrey Epstein files under investigation.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- ibtimes.co.uk
- kcci.com
- kob.com
- thedailybeast.com
- yahoo.com
- alternet.org
- rawstory.com
- bostonglobe.com