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Khanna Accuses DOJ of Justice Obstruction in Epstein Files

12/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) accuses the DOJ of obstructing justice over the heavily redacted Epstein files released after the Dec. 19 deadline.
Khanna says the redactions include names of politically exposed individuals and undermine the law.
Attorney General Pam Bondi (Florida) reportedly informed U.S. President Donald Trump that his name was in the Epstein files.
Survivors plan to return to Congress to share their experiences.

History

Historical Context

The controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities intensified in 2019 when heavily redacted documents were released, raising concerns about transparency. In 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Trump of his mention in these files, echoing historical tensions between government accountability and political influence. The subsequent passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act on November 18, 2025, aimed to ensure the release of related documents, highlighting ongoing debates about survivors' rights and legal integrity.

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Story summary

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) accuses the DOJ of obstructing justice over the heavily redacted Epstein files released after the Dec. 19 deadline.
Khanna says the redactions include names of politically exposed individuals and undermine the law.
Attorney General Pam Bondi (Florida) reportedly informed U.S. President Donald Trump that his name was in the Epstein files.
Survivors plan to return to Congress to share their experiences.

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