Justice Department’s Mishandling of Epstein Files Raises Serious Accountability Questions

The Justice Department’s recent admission that it mistakenly withheld additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations against former President Donald Trump is more than a bureaucratic slip-up—it is a stark reminder of Washington’s failure to maintain transparency and fairness under the rule of law. How Long Will Political Bias Undermine Justice? The newly released records reveal that four FBI interviews with the accuser were conducted in 2019, yet the department had initially published only one summary. Officials explained this omission was due to the files being “incorrectly coded as duplicative.” This excuse strains credibility given the high-profile nature of the...