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Pam Bondi could face contempt charge for skipping testimony on Epstein files, as one Dem says Trump axed his AG to keep her from testifying under oath

Bondi did not appear for a congressional deposition, and the committee said it would discuss next steps with her lawyer.

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Pam Bondi did not appear for a congressional deposition on the Epstein files, and Rep. Robert Garcia said the committee could pursue contempt proceedings if she does not reschedule. Rep. Seth Moulton alleged President Trump removed Bondi to prevent her from testifying.

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Former attorney general who did not appear for the subpoenaed deposition

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President accused by Moulton of removing Bondi to prevent her from testifying.

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Robert Garcia
D · CA-42

Top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee pressing for Bondi to testify and warning of possible contempt proceedings.

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Seth Moulton
D · MA-6

Representative alleging Trump removed Bondi to prevent her testimony

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James Comer
R · KY-1

House Oversight Committee chairman who was reported to be in contact with Bondi’s lawyer about rescheduling.

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Interim attorney general whom Garcia said could be called to testify and whom Moulton criticized over his involvement in the Epstein matter.

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Secretary mentioned in Garcia’s statement about investigations by Oversight Democrats.

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Robert Garcia Calls for Contempt Proceedings After Pam Bondi Misses Deposition

After Pam Bondi missed a subpoenaed House Oversight deposition about the Epstein files, Rep. Robert Garcia pressed for contempt action or a path to secure her testimony. Center outlets focus on Garcia’s push for contempt and the unresolved question of whether Bondi remains obligated to testify; some also report the Justice Department’s argument that her departure ended the subpoena’s obligation.

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