Lawmakers Allege DOJ Tracked Epstein-File Search Histories
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WASHINGTON. Lawmakers this week publicly released photographs that suggest the Justice Department tracked search histories of members reviewing less‑redacted Jeffrey Epstein files at a department annex and on department-owned computers. Rep. Jamie Raskin requested a Justice Department inspector general investigation, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal and others demanded a full accounting. Attorney General Pam Bondi displayed a binder during a House Judiciary Committee hearing that included a page labeled "Jayapal Pramila Search History." House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly criticized tracking as inappropriate. Congress and the Justice Department are pursuing ongoing inquiries this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- DOJ established a satellite review office for less-redacted Epstein files this week.
- Lawmakers accessed files at the department annex and on department computers this week.
- During a Wednesday hearing, Pam Bondi displayed a binder page labeled with a lawmaker's search history.
- Photographs of the binder page circulated and drew public attention.
- Rep. Jamie Raskin requested an inspector general investigation and Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the tracking.
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Oversight officials and some members of Congress obtained photographic evidence and public statements that prompted requests for an inspector general review and congressional scrutiny of document-access procedures.
The Justice Department and Attorney General Pam Bondi faced public criticism and increased scrutiny after photographs suggested tracking of lawmakers' search histories while reviewing Epstein-related files.
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