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Massie drafting 'inherent contempt' charge against Bondi over Epstein file release

Massie says he and Ro Khanna are drafting an inherent-contempt measure over the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files.

Massie drafting 'inherent contempt' charge against Bondi over Epstein file release
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Rep. Thomas Massie says he and Rep. Ro Khanna are drafting an inherent-contempt measure against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s release of redacted Epstein files. The DOJ says it is complying with the law, while Massie argues the released materials and agency communications are insufficient.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative drafting an inherent-contempt measure against the attorney general

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Attorney general facing a proposed inherent-contempt measure over the file release

Bondi's version of this story ↗
Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Deputy attorney general whose communications with Congress Massie criticized

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative and Democratic co-sponsor helping draft the measure

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Massie Challenges DOJ Compliance With Epstein Files Disclosure Law

Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna said the Justice Department’s redacted Epstein-files release did not comply with the disclosure law and discussed congressional action. Left-leaning outlets frame the release as a failure to comply with the law. Center outlets likewise report the compliance objection and possible congressional action, adding details including the Justice Department’s compliance claim and a restored photo.

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