Bondi Won’t Testify as Scheduled in House Epstein Probe. Lawmakers Are Threatening to Hold Her in Contempt
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Pam Bondi will not testify in the House Epstein probe, prompting threats of contempt charges from lawmakers.
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Pam Bondi will not testify as scheduled next week in the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Assistant Attorney General Patrick Davis sent a letter to Chairman James Comer, stating the subpoena no longer obligates Bondi to appear because it was issued to her in her official capacity as Attorney General, a role she no longer holds after President Donald Trump ousted her last week. This refusal has prompted threats of contempt charges from committee members, including Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia, who stated the bipartisan subpoena applies to Bondi regardless of her current role. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna are urging Comer to reaffirm Bondi’s legal obligation to appear, emphasizing that her removal does not erase her duty to testify regarding the Justice Department's handling of Epstein files and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The House Oversight Committee stated it will contact Bondi’s personal counsel to discuss next steps regarding scheduling her deposition.
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Lawmakers are threatening contempt charges, and the House Oversight Committee will contact Bondi’s personal counsel.
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