Summary
A U.S. congressional subcommittee has subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify in a closed hearing as part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The Committee is looking into how the Department of Justice handled the investigation into Epstein and the release of related files. Bondi is expected to testify on April 14.
Key Facts
- A congressional subcommittee issued a subpoena for Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
- The subpoena was made public after the House Oversight Committee approved it.
- Bondi needs to answer questions about the Department of Justice’s actions and the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- The Act requires the release of federal files on Epstein, with some limits on redactions to protect victims.
- Some lawmakers criticize the Justice Department for excessive redactions and missing the law’s deadline for file release.
- Bondi previously testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the same topic.
- Critics accuse the Trump administration of not being transparent about the Epstein case.
- Bondi’s testimony is scheduled for April 14.
