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Attorney General Bondi Faces Bipartisan Pressure Over Delayed Epstein Files

Lawmakers accuse Bondi of stalling document release as FBI promises progress on disclosure.

Left, Jeffrey Epstein's mug shot from 2019, shortly before he died by suicide while in jail awaiting trial. Right, Teresa Helm, who was sexually assaulted by Epstein in the early 2000s.
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Overview

  • Rep. Dan Goldman accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of deliberately delaying the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, suggesting potential political motivations tied to President Trump.
  • The Department of Justice confirmed receipt of letters from Reps. Goldman and Anna Paulina Luna demanding full disclosure of the documents but declined further comment.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel testified on May 8 that the bureau is working with the DOJ to process the files and expects their release 'in the near future.'
  • The initial 'Phase 1' release of Epstein files in February faced criticism for including mostly already public material, frustrating both conservative and liberal advocates for transparency.
  • Bondi previously ordered the FBI to release the documents by February 28 and investigate delays, but no findings or additional materials have been made public.