Pam Bondi tells lawmakers that ‘redaction errors’ were made in Epstein files release
Pam Bondi, the former attorney general, testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding redaction errors in the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. She stated that the Justice Department was committed to transparency and accountability, despite the errors. Lawmakers and survivors have raised concerns about the handling of the documents, particularly regarding the exposure of survivors' identities.
- ▪Pam Bondi acknowledged that there were redaction errors in the Epstein files released by the Justice Department.
- ▪She claimed that the department produced all required documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- ▪Survivors of Epstein's abuse expressed frustration over the release of their names while alleged perpetrators' identities were redacted.
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- ▪ Bondi tells lawmakers she didn’t lead ‘every aspect’ of Epstein files review — Washington Examiner
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 29, 2026, 2:41 PM UTCEpstein filesEpstein filesPam Bondi tells lawmakers ‘redaction errors’ were made in Epstein files releaseThe former attorney general is facing questions behind closed doors from lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Former Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives to testify at a closed-door interview Friday with the House Oversight Committee.Andrew Harnik / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Kyle Stewart and Rebecca ShabadFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee on Friday that the Justice Department made “redaction errors” in its release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a copy of her opening statement obtained by NBC News.Subscribe…
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