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Pam Bondi defies House subpoena over Epstein files
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not comply with a subpoena to appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee next week for questioning on her handling of the Epstein files.
Key facts
- Epstein files, Trump and FBI: 5 moments that defined Pam Bondi's AG tenure
- Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not comply with a subpoena to appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee next week for questioning on her handling of the Epstein files
- The Oversight Committee voted on a bipartisan basis to subpoena Bondi last month, while she was still serving as attorney general
- What they're saying: "The Department of Justice's mishandling of the Epstein files not only betrayed the trust of survivors, but has left us with critical questions unanswered," said Epstein
Summary
Lawmakers in both parties are frustrated with how the Justice Department handled the Epstein files and see Bondi's testimony as key to getting answers in their months-long investigation into Epstein. Bondi, who was ousted from her post earlier this month, previously told reporters she will "follow the law" in responding to a subpoena from the panel. "The Department of Justice has stated Pam Bondi will not appear on April 14 for a deposition since she is no longer attorney general and was subpoenaed in her capacity as attorney general," a committee spokesperson said. The panel will reach out to Bondi's personal attorney "to discuss next steps," the spokesperson added.