Pam Bondi Withdraws from Deposition on Jeffrey Epstein Case
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has decided not to attend a deposition scheduled by the House Oversight Committee regarding the government's files on Jeffrey Epstein. The committee, led by Chair James Comer, had subpoenaed Bondi following a bipartisan vote. However, the Department of Justice has informed the committee that Bondi is no longer required to appear, citing her recent firing by President Trump. The committee had previously subpoenaed other former U.S. attorneys general, all of whom, except Bill Barr, provided sworn statements denying knowledge of the Epstein case. Bondi's firing is partly attributed to her handling of Epstein's files, which included controversial claims about a client list that was later refuted by the Justice Department. The committee members are urging Bondi to comply with the subpoena, emphasizing accountability despite her departure from office.