Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C., on Friday (May 29) regarding her role in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi’s testimony focused on the Justice Department’s handling of the files, which included redaction errors and the release of sensitive victim information.
During the closed-door session, Bondi admitted there were “redaction errors” in the files and stated that oversight of the release process was delegated to then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who is now the acting attorney general. She emphasized the complexity of the task, describing it as “enormously complicated and labor-intensive.”
Bondi defended the Justice Department’s actions, asserting that they complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the release of the files. However, she faced criticism from Democrats and survivors for not fully addressing President Donald Trump’s involvement and for the mishandling of victims’ information.
According to NPR, Committee Chair James Comer pledged to seek justice for Epstein’s survivors, while California Rep. Robert Garcia expressed disappointment over the lack of videotaping and oath-taking during the interview. PBS NewsHour reported that Bondi’s interview is part of a broader investigation into the Epstein case, which includes questioning other high-profile individuals.
Bondi’s testimony comes after her recent diagnosis of thyroid cancer, which she confirmed did not prevent her from attending the session. The transcript of her interview is expected to be released to the public in the coming days.
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