Legal Analyst Criticizes DOJ's Defense of Pam Bondi's Refusal to Comply with Epstein Subpoena

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig criticized the Department of Justice's reasoning for allowing former Attorney General Pam Bondi to avoid answering a subpoena related to her involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The DOJ's claim, which states that Bondi should not comply with the subpoena because she is no longer in her official role, was dismissed by Honig as invalid. He pointed out that the subpoena was directed at Bondi personally, not at the current Attorney General. Honig further explained that if the argument were valid, other government officials could simply resign to avoid complying with subpoenas. Bondi's non-compliance has raised concerns about accountability, as the House Oversight Committee continues to seek answers from her regarding the handling of Epstein's files. Bondi is expected to appear for questioning on April 14, though her refusal could lead to a contempt charge, which may face significant legal challenges. Despite these hurdles, Honig emphasized that the subpoena