Bondi won't testify next week in House Epstein probe; lawmakers push to reschedule
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Key Points:
- The Justice Department informed the House Oversight Committee that former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a deposition scheduled for April 14, citing that the subpoena was issued to her in her official capacity, which she no longer holds.
- The Oversight Committee, including bipartisan members, insists Bondi must testify about the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, with some threatening contempt charges if she defies the subpoena.
- Key issues for the deposition include a controversial DOJ memo limiting charges in the Epstein probe and the department’s failure to fully comply with subpoenas for related files, which led to the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- Epstein survivors and advocates expressed frustration over the delay but remain committed to pursuing Bondi’s testimony, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice.
- Pam Bondi’s current role at the DOJ is unclear following her removal as Attorney General, and acting AG Todd Blanche declined to comment on efforts to block or delay her deposition.
