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Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt

Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt

Summary

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify in a closed-door session before the House Oversight Committee next month as part of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats on the committee have filed a resolution to hold her in contempt of Congress for previously not appearing as required.

Key Facts

  • Pam Bondi, who previously served as Attorney General, will give a deposition to the House Oversight Committee related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
  • Democrats filed a resolution to hold Bondi in contempt for ignoring a subpoena demanding her appearance earlier.
  • Bondi was initially scheduled to appear on April 14 but did not, because the Justice Department said the subpoena targeted her official role, which she no longer holds.
  • The committee subpoena was approved with bipartisan support, including five Republicans.
  • Committee Democrats accuse Bondi of refusing to cooperate and delaying the inquiry.
  • The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the release of government records on Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations.
  • The Justice Department released about 3 million pages but withheld some documents to protect victims and active investigations.
  • Other notable figures, like former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have also testified before the committee.
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