The US Justice Department's Office of Inspector General announced an investigation into its compliance with a law requiring the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender. The law, enacted in November, mandates the release of nearly all investigative records concerning Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, with limited exemptions to protect the identities of alleged victims. The inquiry is expected to extend scrutiny on the DOJ's handling of these sensitive files, which has faced bipartisan criticism for the release of some victims' identities and excessive redactions. The DOJ claims it has released over 3 million pages of documents and argues that the Trump administration has been more transparent than previous administrations. However, the handling of these files has raised concerns, prompting the inspector general's review. The investigation will focus on how the DOJ identified and collected records, its redaction processes, and its response to criticisms regarding the released information. A report on the findings will be published, though such investigations can take years.