Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to testify before Congress concerning the Department of Justice's investigation and records connected to Jeffrey Epstein. The subpoena requires her appearance at a congressional hearing scheduled for April 14, according to a post on social media platform X.
The subpoena relates to documents and information pertaining to Epstein, the financier who died by suicide in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges. The scope of the congressional inquiry includes the DOJ's handling of Epstein-related matters and any relevant files or records.
Bondi served as Florida's Attorney General from 2011 to 2019. During her tenure, questions arose about her office's handling of earlier Epstein investigations in Florida, though no formal charges were filed against her in connection with those matters.
The congressional hearing will examine the Department of Justice's investigative processes and record-keeping related to Epstein cases. Lawmakers seek testimony about the chain of custody for relevant documents and the department's compliance with document requests.
The April 14 hearing represents part of ongoing congressional oversight of federal investigations into Epstein's activities and associates. Multiple former officials have received similar subpoenas as part of this investigation.
Details about the specific documents or topics that will be addressed during Bondi's testimony have not been publicly released. The hearing will be conducted under oath, with potential implications for ongoing investigations and historical record assessments.
The subpoena was issued by congressional committees with jurisdiction over federal law enforcement oversight. The hearing will be open to the public and press, though certain sensitive materials may be discussed in closed sessions.
Bondi's legal representatives have not yet indicated whether she will comply with the subpoena or seek any accommodations regarding her testimony. The hearing date allows time for preparation and potential legal consultations regarding the scope of questions she may face.
