Justice Department Watchdog Criticized for Delayed Whistleblower Complaint

A whistleblower's document detailing alleged misconduct by political appointees at the Justice Department went unaddressed by the agency's internal watchdog for over two months. The complaint, filed in early May, reportedly accused high-ranking officials, including Emil Bove III, of misleading judges and disregarding court orders. The delay in acknowledging and acting on these serious allegations, especially shortly before Bove's nomination to a federal appeals court, has sparked significant concern among current and former Justice Department lawyers regarding the inspector general's perceived inactivity during a period of "deep turmoil."