DIThe Distraction Index

#justice_department

4 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
1Noise
19.5Avg Dmg
32.0Avg Hype
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
HYPE2026-02-24
House Democrats Investigate DOJ Handling of Missing Epstein Files
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
9.2
Hype
31.9
WEEK 47Nov 16 – 22
DMG2025-11-21
Justice Department to Publish Epstein Files
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
30.8
Hype
29.3
WEEK 42Oct 12 – 18
HYPE2025-10-17
DOJ Targets of Trump Justice Department Must Pay Legal Costs Even if They Win
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
24.2
Hype
45.9
WEEK 23Jun 1 – 7
NOISE2025-06-07
Retired DC Police Officer Sentenced for Leaking Information to Proud Boys Leader
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
14.0
Hype
20.8