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WATCH: Bondi sidesteps questions about Epstein files at press conference

WATCH: Bondi sidesteps questions about Epstein files at press conference

Summary

At a press conference, Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the Justice Department will handle the Epstein files with "maximum transparency." She did not specify when more files would be released. Bondi assigned U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to investigate Epstein's connections, following a request from President Trump.

Key Facts

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke about the Epstein files at a press conference.
  • Bondi said the Justice Department aims to be transparent with the files.
  • She did not give a timeline for releasing more documents.
  • U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton is investigating Epstein's ties to Trump's political opponents.
  • The investigation was requested by President Trump.
  • A memo from July mentioned no evidence against uncharged third parties.
  • Bondi cited "new information" as the reason for the investigation.
  • The FBI added Ryan Wedding to its Most Wanted list with a $15 million reward for his capture.

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