Democrats Accuse US Attorney General of Epstein Files ‘Cover-Up’ Amid DOJ Transparency Dispute

Congressional Democrats have accused US Attorney General Pam Bondi of orchestrating a “cover-up” in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, intensifying scrutiny over the Department of Justice’s compliance with transparency laws.

The allegations surfaced during a heated House Judiciary Committee hearing, where Bondi defended the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein records. Lawmakers, led by ranking Democrat Jamie Raskin, argued that the department failed to fully comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the release of all related documents within 30 days.

According to Raskin, Congress subpoenaed six million documents, photographs and videos tied to Jeffrey Epstein, but only three million have been released. He also criticized the redaction process, claiming names of alleged “abusers, enablers, accomplices and co-conspirators” were shielded, while some victims’ identities were reportedly left unprotected.

Bondi rejected claims of a deliberate cover-up, stating that hundreds of attorneys reviewed millions of pages under tight deadlines. She maintained that the DOJ’s error rate was “very low” and pledged to correct any improper redactions.

The controversy adds political pressure on the Justice Department and President Donald Trump, who has denied wrongdoing but previously opposed the public release of the Epstein files.

Epstein, who died in custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, remains at the center of public demands for accountability.

Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former associate, is currently serving a 20-year sentence in connection with the case.

The dispute underscores ongoing tensions over transparency, political influence, and accountability within the US justice system.