Summary
US lawmakers are considering legal action against Attorney General Pam Bondi for not fully releasing government files related to Jeffrey Epstein by the set deadline. A law requiring the full release of these documents was signed by President Donald Trump. Further material is expected to be released, but some lawmakers are frustrated at the pace and extent of the current release.
Key Facts
- Lawmakers threatened legal action against Attorney General Pam Bondi for not fully releasing Epstein-related files.
- The release of these files was mandated by a law signed by President Donald Trump.
- The Department of Justice only partially released the documents by the deadline.
- Congressman Thomas Massie mentioned bringing contempt proceedings against Bondi.
- The DOJ plans to release more materials in the coming weeks.
- Contempt proceedings would penalize Bondi daily until she releases the documents.
- Bondi's deputy emphasized the large volume of documents and ongoing compliance efforts.
- Democratic Senator Tim Kaine suggested alternative compliance methods instead of pursuing contempt charges.
