Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before a congressional panel regarding the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case. The testimony is part of an investigation into the Justice Department's release of Epstein-related files. Bondi, who was removed from her position by President Trump, faces scrutiny over her role in the Epstein investigation and the department's compliance with transparency laws.
- ▪Pam Bondi is testifying in a congressional probe into Jeffrey Epstein's case.
- ▪She was removed from her position as Attorney General by President Trump in April.
- ▪The House Oversight Committee is investigating the Justice Department's handling of Epstein files.
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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNardine SaadGetty ImagesFormer US Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing in front of a congressional panel probing convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi, who was removed from her post as America's top law enforcement officer by US President Donald Trump in April, will testify on the US Justice Department's handling of its release of the Epstein files.The testimony in Washington DC is taking place behind closed doors, but transcripts or video might be released at a later time. Bondi was formally summoned by the House Oversight Committee in March, just before Trump announced her ouster as his administration's top prosecutor.
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