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Pam Bondi Threatened With Jail Time Over Epstein Files' Release

Khanna warned that concealing or excessively redacting Epstein records could lead to prosecution.

Pam Bondi Threatened With Jail Time Over Epstein Files' Release
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Rep. Ro Khanna warned that people who conceal or excessively redact the Epstein files could face prosecution as the Justice Department’s release deadline approached. The article also recounts President Donald Trump signing the release law and a 427-1 House vote, with Rep. Clay Higgins the lone opponent.

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative from California who warned that people concealing Epstein records could face prosecution

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Clay Higgins
R · LA-3

Representative from Louisiana who cast the sole House vote against the release bill

Attorney General and subject of Khanna’s warning

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House, whom Trump said he asked to pass the bill

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who signed the bill requiring release of the Epstein files

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader, whom Trump said he asked to pass the bill

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Khanna and Massie Prepare Contempt Action Over Epstein Files

The Justice Department released Epstein-related records in a partial, heavily redacted batch. Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie said they were preparing or considering inherent-contempt action against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release. Left-leaning outlets frame Khanna’s push as accountability for redactions and omissions, with some questioning whether powerful people are being protected. Center outlets detail proposed congressional remedies and competing claims about legal compliance. Right-leaning outlets also stress the bipartisan push for fuller disclosure, often alongside the department’s defense.

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