DOJ Blocks Pam Bondi Epstein Testimony; Bill Gates to Testify in Probe
Justice Department says former AG Bondi won't testify on Epstein files since she's no longer in office. Meanwhile, Bill Gates agrees to testify in ongoing investigation.
The Department of Justice has blocked former Attorney General Pam Bondi from testifying before the House Oversight Committee about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, according to multiple reports from The Washington Post, CBS News, and Axios. The DOJ stated that Bondi will not appear for the scheduled interview since she is no longer serving as Attorney General.
According to Axios, Bondi has defied a House subpoena over the Epstein files, while NPR reported that her testimony has been postponed indefinitely. The House committee had been seeking to question Bondi about decisions made regarding the release and handling of Epstein investigation documents during her brief tenure as AG.
In a significant development, NPR also reported that Bill Gates has agreed to testify in the ongoing Epstein probe. Gates has previously acknowledged meeting with Epstein multiple times, and his cooperation marks a notable step in the congressional investigation. You can search for Gates-related documents in our archive.
Separately, The New York Post reported that Hollywood power players are rallying behind the LA28 Olympic chair as he downplays his appearance in recently released Epstein files. The entertainment industry figure's name surfaced in the latest document releases, prompting scrutiny of his connections to the Epstein network.
The Independent also reported claims by Joe Rogan that recent military actions were intended to distract from the Epstein file releases, though these remain unsubstantiated allegations. The ongoing congressional investigation continues to face resistance from some witnesses while securing cooperation from others like Gates.