Justice Department watchdog probes compliance with Epstein Act

The Justice Department’s internal watchdog is investigating compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law that compelled the department to release records related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The preliminary objective of the probe is … Read more

Justice Department watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law

Washington — The Justice Department’s internal watchdog said Thursday that it will audit the department’s compliance with the law that required the release of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following months of bipartisan criticism of how the department handled the disclosure. The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General said in a statement … Read more

The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders

NEW YORK — The Gates Foundation is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the global health funder confirmed Wednesday, as its only remaining founder faces mounting scrutiny over his appearances in Justice Department documents related to its investigation of the disgraced financier. Microsoft founder Bill Gates reportedly spoke “candidly” about his relationship … Read more

U.K. PM admits mistake in appointing Epstein friend as envoy to U.S. but resists calls to resign

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged Monday that he made the wrong judgment when he picked Jeffrey Epstein ‘s friend Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, batting away a barrage of calls to resign over a scandal that has left his leadership teetering. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more

Epstein survivor says it’s not too late to expose what happened at his New Mexico ranch

“Until we are heard, until survivors are heard and believed, then I don’t think there’s ever going to be any justice,” Benavidez, 52, said in a recent interview, her first since the Justice Department in January released millions of documents that brought renewed attention to Epstein’s activities at the ranch, and missed opportunities to investigate … Read more

FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Weeks after now-former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., invited an Epstein survivor to attend the State of the Union earlier this year in an attempt to highlight victims of sexual abuse, his political career collapsed after multiple women accused him of sexual assault. “Like every American, I want … Read more

Todd Blanche says it was ‘horrible’ Epstein victims’ details were made public

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday it was “horrible” and “inexcusable” that identifying details of some of the the victims of Jeffrey Epstein were made public during the release of millions of files related to the criminal investigation into the sex offender. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more

Judge tosses Trump’s $10 billion suit against the WSJ over Epstein birthday book report

A federal judge in Florida on Monday dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a story on a bawdy 50th birthday card he allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles … Read more

Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter for now

A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president’s legal team failed to clear the legal bar needed to bring the case. In a 17-page ruling, Judge Darrin Gayles of the U.S. … Read more