Bondi Won’t Appear on Capitol Hill for Scheduled Epstein Deposition

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee for a scheduled deposition regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, as confirmed by the committee on Wednesday. The deposition, which was to take place on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., was canceled after Bondi was fired from her position, with the committee stating she would not honor the subpoena because she was no longer in the post. This development follows reports that Bondi had been actively seeking to avoid testifying even prior to her dismissal. The deposition was part of the committee's broader investigation into the handling of the Epstein case, particularly focusing on potential failures or misconduct within the justice system. Bondi's role as Florida's attorney general during a critical period of the Epstein investigation had placed her under scrutiny, with lawmakers seeking her testimony to clarify her office's actions and decisions. Her abrupt removal from office and the subsequent cancellation of her appearance have raised questions about the timing and motivations behind her dismissal. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between congressional oversight authorities and executive branch officials, particularly in high-profile cases involving sensitive allegations. The committee's investigation into Epstein's network and the judicial proceedings surrounding it remains active, with other witnesses potentially still slated to testify. Bondi's non-appearance represents a significant hurdle for investigators seeking to piece together a comprehensive account of the institutional responses to Epstein's crimes.