Former attorney general will not appear for April 14 testimony, prompting next steps from House investigators.
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A scheduled deposition of former Attorney General Pam Bondi before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has been delayed, according to a statement released Wednesday, as lawmakers continue their investigation into matters connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
A committee spokeswoman said the Department of Justice indicated Bondi would not appear for the April 14 deposition because she was subpoenaed in her official capacity as attorney general, a position she no longer holds. “The Department of Justice has stated Pam Bondi will not appear on April 14 for a deposition since she is no longer attorney general and was subpoenaed in her capacity as attorney general,” the spokeswoman said, as reported here.
The committee plans to coordinate with Bondi’s legal representation to determine a new timeline. “The Committee will contact Pam Bondi’s personal counsel to discuss next steps regarding scheduling her deposition,” the spokeswoman added.
Bondi had been subpoenaed as part of a broader investigation outlined in a congressional document available here. The inquiry is examining decisions made by law enforcement officials in connection with Epstein, whose case has remained the subject of ongoing scrutiny.
Committee investigators have been reviewing whether actions taken by public officials may have influenced the handling of Epstein’s prosecution or affected accountability. The panel is also examining the broader network of individuals and institutions tied to the case.
Bondi has not publicly addressed the postponement or commented on the investigation.
Lawmakers have identified her testimony as potentially relevant to understanding key decisions and interactions related to Epstein’s legal proceedings. The delay introduces uncertainty into the timeline of the inquiry, which has already encountered procedural and logistical challenges.
Despite the postponement, committee aides indicated that obtaining Bondi’s testimony remains a priority as the investigation continues.
Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, intensifying public and congressional focus on how his case was handled across multiple levels of government.
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