US Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the justice department's handling of the files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a combative hearing before the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. The session escalated into a shouting match, with Bondi facing pointed questions about the release of sensitive information and her treatment of Epstein's victims.
Key exchanges during the four-hour hearing highlighted significant concerns related to the handling of redactions in Epstein’s files. Several victims were present, and Bondi expressed sympathy for their plight, but lawmakers criticized her for failing to adequately protect their identities.
Among the heated moments, Bondi called a Democrat a washed-up loser and attempted to shift blame for the department’s mishaps. Legislators questioned her about the transfer of Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell to a lower-security facility, while also pressing on whether prominent figures, like the disgraced Prince Andrew, would face accountability.
The hearing spotlighted the ongoing struggles of Epstein's victims and raised important questions about the justice system's handling of sensitive cases involving high-profile individuals.
