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AG Pam Bondi to Testify on Epstein File Redactions Before House Panel
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will face the House Judiciary Committee over DOJ’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. Lawmakers are pressing her on extensive redactions and withheld material despite a federal law mandating disclosure.
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by News Desk
2026-02-11
AG Pam Bondi to Testify on Epstein File Redactions Before House Panel

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, where lawmakers will question her handling of documents related to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Justice Department has faced criticism for heavily redacting and withholding large portions of the files, despite a federal law passed last November requiring nearly all material to be made public. The department released what it called a “final tranche” of over 3 million pages late last month, reigniting scrutiny over Epstein’s network of wealthy and influential associates.

Some lawmakers, including Republicans, have expressed frustration that redactions appear to exceed the limited exemptions allowed under the law. The Justice Department has cited legal privileges for withholding certain material but maintains that the redactions are necessary to protect victims. Notably, some victims’ identities were made public despite these precautions.

Bondi’s testimony comes amid ongoing questions about her tenure as Attorney General under former President Donald Trump. Critics have said that the department’s independence in criminal investigations has been eroded, with high-profile cases against Trump’s political adversaries, including former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, being pursued or appealed.

In addition to the Epstein files, Bondi may face questions regarding DOJ’s role in Trump-era immigration crackdowns, including prosecutions and civil cases handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis. The Justice Department has also faced criticism for sidelining its civil rights unit, including in cases involving the killings of Renee Good and demonstrator Alex Pretti.

The hearing represents a significant moment for Bondi to defend her leadership and provide lawmakers with answers on a high-profile, politically sensitive matter that continues to draw national attention.
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