Rep. James Walkinshaw Sets Sights on Pam Bondi in Epstein Probe Deposition

Rep. James Walkinshaw, a Virginia Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, is preparing to question former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi in a closed-door deposition scheduled for late May. The focus: the Justice Department’s management of the explosive Jeffrey Epstein files and potential cover-ups involving high-profile enablers.

Bondi’s role in the Epstein saga has drawn intense scrutiny. She was Florida’s top law enforcement official during critical moments in Epstein’s legal troubles and has been accused of protecting Epstein’s interests while sidelining victims’ rights. Walkinshaw’s line of questioning aims to cut through the layers of secrecy and political shielding that have long obstructed accountability.

The deposition is part of a broader congressional effort to unravel the tangled web of institutional failures and elite complicity that allowed Epstein’s trafficking network to operate with impunity. Walkinshaw told CBS News’s "The Takeout" that he intends to press Bondi on her knowledge of the Justice Department’s decisions, any interference in the investigation, and whether Epstein’s powerful friends influenced legal outcomes.

This inquiry comes amid mounting public demand for transparency and justice for Epstein’s survivors. The Justice Department’s previous handling of the case has been widely criticized for its leniency and lack of thoroughness, raising questions about whether political considerations trumped the rule of law.

Walkinshaw’s deposition of Bondi could be a pivotal moment in exposing how corruption and power protected Epstein and his network. It underscores the urgent need for congressional oversight to hold enablers accountable and prevent future abuses of power.

We’ll be watching closely as this deposition unfolds, shining a light on the dark corners of the Epstein case that have remained hidden for too long.