US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
It comes weeks after a Republican lawmaker accused the justice department of a "cover-up" in releasing the Epstein files.
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Notable Quotes
"The Committee has questions regarding the Department of Justice's handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates and its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act."
— James Comer , Politician
"The Committee has questions regarding the Department of Justice’s handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates and its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act."
— James Comer , Politician
"Congress cannot, by statute, strip this Court of the power or relieve it of the responsibility to protect its files from misuse."
— Ghislaine Maxwell , Celebrity
"Her conduct is a spit in the face to survivors everywhere, and we cannot allow it to continue."
— Shri Thanedar , Politician
Key People
Former prince with links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Bill Clinton is a former President of the United States.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Convicted sex offender linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Hillary Clinton is a former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate.
Chairman of the House Oversight Committee.
Representative from South Carolina calling the allegations against Gonzales disturbing.
Pam Bondi is a former attorney general of Florida.
US Representative advocating for impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
Accused Prince Andrew of being involved in sex trafficking.
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It comes weeks after a Republican lawmaker accused the justice department of a "cover-up" in releasing the Epstein files.
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys are challenging the release of 90,000 documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that the law prompting their disclosure—the Epstein Files Transparency Act—is unconstitutional.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to testify on April 14 regarding the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and related document releases.
Hillary Clinton has publicly accused the Trump Administration of orchestrating a 'cover-up' regarding the release of files connected to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
US Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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