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IG audit probes Epstein privacy; Bondi subpoena persists

4/24/2026

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The Office of the Inspector General announced an audit of compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, examining victim privacy after Justice Department missed the Dec. 19 deadline and claimed release on Jan. 31.
Epstein victims said sensitive data was exposed, prompting lawmakers to criticize the redactions.
The House committee’s subpoena to former Attorney General Pam Bondi stays active despite Justice Department saying it is void after U.S. President Donald Trump removed her.

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The Office of the Inspector General announced an audit of compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, examining victim privacy after Justice Department missed the Dec. 19 deadline and claimed release on Jan. 31.
Epstein victims said sensitive data was exposed, prompting lawmakers to criticize the redactions.
The House committee’s subpoena to former Attorney General Pam Bondi stays active despite Justice Department saying it is void after U.S. President Donald Trump removed her.