Senators ask for investigation into DOJ handling of Epstein files
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Senators requested a government review of the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents.
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A bipartisan group of senators has requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) handling and release of documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. This request was made in a March 11 letter obtained by The Washington Post and CNBC. The letter outlines concerns regarding redactions in the millions of documents.
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A bipartisan group of senators requested the GAO review the DOJ's handling of Epstein documents.
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