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Attorney General Accuses FBI of Withholding Epstein Files
Attorney General Pam Bondi has sent a strong letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, accusing the FBI’s New York field office of withholding thousands of pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents. Bondi had initially requested the complete case file before Patel’s confirmation and received about 200 pages, far less than those released in a civil lawsuit last year involving Ghislaine Maxwell. She expressed concern about whether she had received the full set of documents and discovered from a source that the FBI possessed thousands more pages related to Epstein’s investigation and indictment.
FBI’s Alleged Non-disclosure and Immediate Demands
Bondi’s letter demands that the FBI deliver the complete Epstein files, including all records, documents, and audio and video recordings, to her office by Friday morning. She emphasizes there should be no withholdings or limitations on access to these materials. Bondi’s demand comes amid a lawsuit against the FBI, alleging it failed to investigate credible allegations against Epstein decades ago. The FBI has not responded to the accusations, but Patel has promised a “new era” for the bureau, vowing transparency and a thorough investigation.
Patel’s Commitment to Transparency
Patel, the new FBI director, has assured the public that there will be no cover-ups and that any hidden records will be uncovered. He has promised to bring all findings to the Department of Justice for assessment and public dissemination. This commitment to transparency aims to address the concerns raised by Bondi and ensure that the American people are fully informed about the Epstein investigation.
Internal Investigation and Redaction of Sensitive Information
Bondi has also ordered an internal investigation into the issue and instructed Patel to propose personnel actions within two weeks. She has confirmed that sensitive information about the victims will be redacted before the documents are made public. Bondi had previously announced that a batch of Epstein-related documents would be released on Thursday afternoon, though it was not expected to contain much new information. The controversy surrounding the withheld documents highlights the ongoing challenges in handling the Epstein case and the demand for transparency and accountability.
