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What are the charges against Pam Bondi?

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Pam Bondi faces potential inherent contempt charges from Congress for failing to fully release Jeffrey Epstein files as required by law. Lawmakers threaten fines and further contempt actions if the Department of Justice does not comply, citing obstruction of justice and noncompliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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Contempt charges brought against Pam Bondi over Epstein files release

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  • Lawmakers plan contempt charges against Attorney General Bondi for missing Epstein files deadline 12s
  • Failure to comply could result in $5,000-a-day fines after a 30-day grace period 40s
  • Law required full release of Epstein files by the 19th; only partial files released so far 50s
  • Lawmakers seek documents on unindicted co-conspirators linked to Epstein 1m 43s
  • DOJ is investigating and may prosecute if warranted when documents are fully released 3m 15s

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Contempt charges brought against Pam Bondi over Epstein files release
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CBS News
9 hours ago
Contempt charges brought against Pam Bondi over Epstein files release

Congressmen Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie announced plans to bring inherent contempt charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi for failing to comply with the legal deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein files.

Contempt charges brought against Pam Bondi over Epstein files release
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CBS News
9 hours ago
Contempt charges brought against Pam Bondi over Epstein files release

Lawmakers' actions could result in a $5,000-a-day fine for Attorney General Bondi after a 30-day grace period if the DOJ does not comply.

Contempt charges brought against Pam Bondi over Epstein files release
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CBS News
9 hours ago
Contempt charges brought against Pam Bondi over Epstein files release

Further noncompliance could lead to contempt charges against Attorney General Bondi and possibly Deputy Attorney General Blanche.

U.S. Justice Department releases new trove of Epstein files
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CBS News
2 days ago
U.S. Justice Department releases new trove of Epstein files

Rep. Ro Khanna tells CBS News he will push for a vote to find U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt unless more Epstein files are released.

Epstein files release sparks criticism
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Newsmax
3 days ago
Epstein files release sparks criticism

Representatives Thomas Massey and Ro Khanna want to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt of Congress for withholding crucial Epstein-related documents.

Epstein files release sparks criticism
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Newsmax
3 days ago
Epstein files release sparks criticism

Massey and Khanna allege Bondi failed to produce all files required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and claim some redactions are unlawful.

Epstein files release sparks criticism
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Newsmax
3 days ago
Epstein files release sparks criticism

Holding Bondi in inherent contempt would allow Congress to force compliance with fines or detention without court or executive branch involvement.

Epstein files pulled down to 'protect victims'
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3 days ago
Epstein files pulled down to 'protect victims'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressman Thomas Massey state the initial document release is inadequate and falls short of legal requirements, calling the DOJ's actions troubling and contrary to the law.

Epstein files pulled down to 'protect victims'
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3 days ago
Epstein files pulled down to 'protect victims'

Lawmakers who co-sponsored the Epstein Files Transparency Act suggested they could draft articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the handling of the document release.

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