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Justice Dept Launches Audit of Epstein Files After Massive Deletions

4/24/2026

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The Justice Department audit began after 47,000 Epstein-related files were removed, leaving about 2.7 million pages still public.
Acting Inspector General William Blier said the audit will examine compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, assess identification, redaction and release, and issue a report.
Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Thomas Massie and Epstein survivors have called for a review, prompting President Donald Trump to nominate Don Berthiaume as next Inspector General.

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Story summary

The Justice Department audit began after 47,000 Epstein-related files were removed, leaving about 2.7 million pages still public.
Acting Inspector General William Blier said the audit will examine compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, assess identification, redaction and release, and issue a report.
Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Thomas Massie and Epstein survivors have called for a review, prompting President Donald Trump to nominate Don Berthiaume as next Inspector General.