In a letter dated Thursday, Attorney General Pam Bondi made a compelling plea to FBI Director Kash Patel to release all files pertaining to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein. Bondi’s directive demanded the complete Epstein files to be delivered to her office by 8:00 a.m. the following day, February 28. She emphasized the inclusion of all records, documents, audio and video recordings, and any materials associated with Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, irrespective of the manner in which such information was procured.
Bondi underscored the necessity for no redactions or restrictions on access, assuring that the Department of Justice would oversee any public dissemination of these files with due consideration for the privacy of victims and adherence to legal protocols, aligning with her prosecutorial principles throughout her career. The Attorney General noted that initial requests had already yielded 200 pages containing flight logs, Epstein’s contact list, and victims’ names and contact details.
Expressing doubts regarding the comprehensiveness of the report received, Bondi raised concerns about why her initial order seeking information on Epstein’s connections had not been fulfilled. In her letter, she called for an investigation into the matter and demanded a detailed report of findings and proposed actions within 14 days as part of her directive to initiate the inquiry.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) intensified pressure on Bondi and Patel for unfiltered insights into Epstein’s international sex trafficking network following the Justice Department’s disclosure of flight logs. Luna, in a post on X on Thursday, expressed disappointment at learning through a New York Post article that the released documents would merely consist of Epstein’s phonebook, emphasizing that this fell short of what was requested by them and the American public.
The relentless pursuit of transparency and accountability by these officials is indicative of their commitment to unveiling the truth behind Epstein’s illicit operations. The urgency and gravity of the situation underscore the importance of a thorough investigation and complete disclosure of information to shed light on the depths of Epstein’s criminal activities.
