Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not comply with a subpoena to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to a statement from the panel’s Republican leadership.
- The Justice Department said Bondi will not appear for the scheduled April 14 deposition, arguing she was subpoenaed in her official capacity and is no longer attorney general.
- House Oversight Committee Republicans said they will coordinate with Bondi’s personal counsel to reschedule testimony.
- Committee Democrats disputed the DOJ’s position, stating the subpoena applies to Bondi personally and remains legally binding.
- Rep. Robert Garcia said failure to comply could lead to contempt of Congress proceedings.
- The subpoena was approved on a bipartisan basis in March as part of an investigation into the DOJ’s handling and release of Epstein-related files.
- The DOJ requested confirmation that the subpoena be withdrawn, citing willingness to cooperate voluntarily.
- Former officials, including past attorneys general, have already testified before the panel.
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