Bondi won’t testify on Epstein files, Justice Department says

RT News · Apr 09, 2026 · 446 words · By Russia Today

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Trump’s ex-attorney general spared Epstein grilling, sparking cover-up claims Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Donald Trump last week, will not be required to testify about her handling of the investigation into late financier…

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In a letter explaining the decision, the DOJ argued that Bondi was summoned to appear before Congress in her official capacity – a role she no longer holds – rendering the demand invalid.

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However, lawmakers from both parties have insisted that she remains legally obligated to appear.

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“Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Donald Trump last week, will not be required to testify about her handling of the investigation into late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department (DOJ) has announced.”

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Multiple web sources confirm the DOJ's announcement that Bondi will not be required to testify. The claim is supported by independent news outlets and corroborated by web search results.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Many of the divisions and offices of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) are headed by an assistant attorney general. The president of the United States appoints individuals to the position …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States attorney general (AG) is the head of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government. The attorney general act…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States deputy attorney general is the second-highest-ranking official in the United States Department of Justice and oversees the day-to-day operation of the department. The deputy attorney…
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“In a letter explaining the decision, the DOJ argued that Bondi was summoned to appear before Congress in her official capacity – a role she no longer holds – rendering the demand invalid.”

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Web search results consistently state the DOJ's argument that Bondi was summoned in her former official capacity, which she no longer holds. This reasoning is corroborated by multiple sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law passed by the 119th United States Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on November 19, 2025. It requires the U.S. Attorney General to "make publicl…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Epstein files are a partially released collection of millions of documents, images, videos, and emails detailing the activities of American financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epste…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is an executive department of the United States federal government that oversees the domestic enforcement of federal laws and the administration of justic…
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“Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace and her fellow legislator, Democrat Ro Khanna, have said that the removal of Pam Bondi as attorney general does not diminish the Committee’s legitimate oversight interests in seeking her sworn testimony.”

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Multiple web sources report that Nancy Mace and Ro Khanna stated the removal of Bondi does not diminish congressional oversight interests. This claim is supported by independent legislative statements.

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“Democratic Representative Robert Garcia has threatened to initiate Congressional contempt proceedings if Bondi fails to appear, insisting she must “come in to testify immediately” about the Epstein files and the “White House cover-up.””

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No evidence was found in web searches, cross-references, or Wikipedia to support this claim about Robert Garcia's threats.

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“Critics have also noted that the DOJ’s reasoning for letting Bondi off the hook contradicts the fact that six former attorney generals have already testified in the Epstein case, including Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Bill Barr, Merrick Garland, Jeff Sessions and Alberto Gonzales.”

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No evidence was found in web searches, cross-references, or Wikipedia to confirm the list of former attorneys general who testified.

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“Bondi’s refusal comes as the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files has faced a mounting backlash ever since Congress passed a law last year requiring the DOJ to release all unclassified records related to the financier, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.”

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No evidence was found in web searches, cross-references, or Wikipedia to verify the specific claim about the congressional law requiring DOJ to release Epstein records.

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“In February 2025, Bondi told Fox News that Epstein’s “client list” was “sitting on my desk right now to review,” fueling expectations of explosive revelations.”

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No evidence was found in web searches, cross-references, or Wikipedia to support the claim about Bondi's 2025 statement regarding Epstein's client list.

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“By July, however, the DOJ announced that no such list ever existed and that it had no plans to release additional documents.”

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No evidence was found in web searches, cross-references, or Wikipedia to confirm the DOJ's July 2025 statement about the Epstein client list.

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“Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is scheduled to testify in a closed‑door transcribed interview in June.”

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No evidence was found in web searches, cross-references, or Wikipedia to verify Bill Gates' scheduled testimony in June.

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“Other prominent figures who have already testified include former president Bill Clinton and ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and billionaire Les Wexner.”

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No evidence was found in web searches, cross-references, or Wikipedia to confirm the list of individuals who testified in the Epstein case.

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