Epstein survivors skeptical Bondi will be honest in congressional interview

Politics
29 May 2026 • 7:57 AM MYT
The Independent
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Epstein survivors skeptical Bondi will be honest in congressional interview

  • Pam Bondi is scheduled for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee concerning the botched release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
  • Survivors of Epstein's abuse express significant doubt that Bondi will be truthful during the interview, fearing she will protect others or continue to deny accountability.
  • Although not under oath, Bondi is required to verbally acknowledge her understanding to tell the truth, with potential criminal charges for making false statements or withholding information.
  • Bondi faces intense scrutiny for overseeing the Justice Department's failure to release the Epstein files within the congressionally mandated timeline and with proper redactions, which led to sensitive victim information becoming public.
  • Survivors hope Bondi will be honest about potential investigative leads and provide answers regarding why certain files related to Epstein are still being withheld.

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