US House panel subpoenas Pam Bondi to testify in Epstein investigation

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 17, 2026 at 08:29 PM

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A US House committee subpoenaed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify in a closed-door deposition on April 14 regarding its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The committee is investigating accusations that the Justice Department concealed the names of Epstein's associates in released documents. The Justice Department called the subpoena unnecessary, stating that lawmakers already have access to unredacted versions of the Epstein files for private review. Bondi and her deputy are also scheduled to provide a separate private briefing to the committee. This action comes as Bondi has been in communication with members of Congress regarding the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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