Pam Bondi Defends Handling of Epstein Files in Congressional Probe

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi has defended her management of the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. During a closed-door testimony before the US House Oversight Committee, Bondi emphasized the Department of Justice's commitment to transparency, stating they produced nearly 3 million pages of material in response to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the public release of unclassified records. Despite her assertions, Bondi and the Justice Department have faced criticism for allegedly withholding documents and for releasing files that could identify Epstein's victims. Bondi expressed pride in her leadership and the department's efforts, claiming they complied with the transparency act. The committee, led by Republican Chairman James Comer, is investigating potential mismanagement of the Epstein investigation and is seeking to determine if more documents can be legally released. Comer highlighted that previous administrations have failed Epstein's victims and indicated that Bondi would be scrutinized regarding her handling of the document release.