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Massie plans to bring 'inherent contempt' charges against AG Bondi

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

Massie plans to bring 'inherent contempt' charges against AG Bondi
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Rep. Thomas Massie says he and Rep. Ro Khanna are drafting inherent contempt charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s incomplete and redacted release of Epstein-related files. The proposal could result in daily fines for Bondi if the House approves it.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative proposing inherent contempt charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi

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Attorney general whom Massie and Khanna seek to hold in inherent contempt

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Deputy attorney general explaining the delay in producing remaining documents

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who initially opposed the Epstein Files Transparency Act and later signed it

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative drafting the proposed contempt charges with Massie

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Thomas Massie Seeks Contempt Action Over Epstein Files Release

The Justice Department released only part of the Epstein files by the deadline, with many records redacted. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna criticized the release and said they were considering or preparing congressional action against Attorney General Pam Bondi. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the bipartisan accountability push, including possible impeachment. Center outlets focus on proposed contempt procedures and often include the department’s defense or alternative approaches from lawmakers. Right-leaning outlets also stress the push for fuller disclosure and possible action against Bondi, with some including the department’s defense.

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