House Panel Subpoenas AG Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files; Bank of America Settles Lawsuit
Congressional committee demands answers on alleged mismanagement of Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents. Major bank reaches settlement with victims.
House Committee Subpoenas Attorney General Over Epstein Documents
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has officially subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding her handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, according to multiple reports from The Washington Post, Times of Israel, and other outlets. The subpoena centers on allegations of "mismanagement" of Epstein files during Bondi's tenure, as reported by KGW.
MS NOW reports that House Democrats have criticized the closed-door nature of proceedings, with one Democratic member stating "They're hiding her" in reference to Bondi's testimony arrangements. The subpoena represents a significant escalation in congressional oversight of how federal agencies have handled the extensive Epstein document archive.
Bank of America Reaches Settlement with Epstein Victims
In a separate development, PBS reports that Bank of America has settled a lawsuit brought on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein victims. The settlement terms were not disclosed in the reporting, but it represents another major financial institution reaching resolution with those harmed by Epstein's trafficking network.
Pastor Suspended Over Epstein Connections
Additionally, KCTV reports that a former North Kansas City pastor has been suspended due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein. The nature of these connections and the timeline of the pastor's involvement were not detailed in the available reporting.
These developments come as congressional committees and federal agencies continue investigating the broader network of individuals and institutions connected to Epstein's criminal enterprise. The ongoing investigations highlight the continued fallout from one of the most significant trafficking cases in recent history.