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Pam Bondi Refuses Epstein Deposition as DOJ Blocks Testimony After Firing
By Aurax Desk | April 09, 2026 | 2 min read
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will not testify before Congress over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, with the Justice Department arguing her subpoena is no longer valid after her dismissal—sparking bipartisan outrage and threats of contempt.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi faces mounting pressure to testify over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled congressional deposition into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to the Department of Justice, setting off a new political and legal confrontation in Washington. Bondi had been subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee to testify about the release and management of sensitive Epstein-related files, but the DOJ now argues that the subpoena no longer applies because she has been removed from her position.
The deposition, originally set for April 14, was part of a bipartisan investigation into whether the Justice Department complied with transparency laws governing the release of Epstein documents. Lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns over delays, heavy redactions, and the accidental exposure of victims’ identities in previously released files.
The investigation centers on the release and handling of files linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The controversy intensified after Bondi was dismissed from her role by President Donald Trump earlier this month, reportedly amid frustration over her handling of the Epstein files. The DOJ maintains that because Bondi was subpoenaed in her official capacity as attorney general, she is no longer obligated to testify now that she no longer holds the office.
However, members of the House Oversight Committee are pushing back strongly against that interpretation. Lawmakers insist the subpoena applies to Bondi as an individual and argue that her testimony remains critical to understanding how the Justice Department handled one of the most controversial investigations in recent U.S. history. Some have warned that failure to comply could result in contempt proceedings.
Lawmakers are threatening contempt proceedings as the investigation intensifies.
At the heart of the dispute is the federal government’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier accused of running a vast sex trafficking network involving underage victims. The release of millions of documents under transparency laws has been marred by criticism, including claims that key information was withheld while sensitive victim details were exposed.
The Oversight Committee has indicated it will now attempt to negotiate directly with Bondi’s legal team to secure her testimony at a later date. Meanwhile, the broader investigation continues, with mounting pressure on the Justice Department to provide full transparency and accountability in a case that has long fueled public distrust and political controversy.
Sources: BBC, CNN, AP News
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