Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Skips Scheduled Deposition in Epstein Investigation

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear as scheduled on April 14 before the House Oversight Committee. The committee is investigating the Department of Justice's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi had been working to avoid testifying before her dismissal from the position.

The Department of Justice indicated that Bondi will not attend the deposition. This follows a subpoena issued to her. The investigation examines how federal authorities managed Epstein-related probes.

Epstein Case Jeffrey Epstein faced federal charges for sex trafficking before his death in 2019.

Bondi served as Florida's attorney general from 2011 to 2019. During her tenure, Florida pursued cases linked to Epstein's activities. The House Oversight Committee seeks details on DOJ actions during Bondi's time.

Epstein's case involved allegations of abuse involving minors. Bondi's office handled state-level aspects of the investigations. Bondi was dismissed from her role in early 2025. Prior to that, she attempted to sidestep the subpoena.

The committee confirmed her non-appearance this week.

the Investigation Bondi's absence may delay the committee's progress.

The deposition was set to address specific handling of Epstein files by the DOJ. No rescheduling has been announced. The committee continues its broader inquiry into Epstein's federal cases. This includes reviews of evidence and decision-making processes.

Bondi's testimony was expected to provide insights into state-federal coordination. Lawmakers have expressed intent to pursue other witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing despite this setback.