February 11, 2026
Bondi refuses to apologize to Epstein survivors at heated hearing
Attorney General had lawmaker's DOJ search history during testimony
🏛️Government⚖️Justice
The Justice Department released over 3 million pages of Epstein files in January 2026. Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act requiring full disclosure. The DOJ had 30 days to review and release the documents.
The redactions protected powerful men while exposing survivors
The DOJ initially redacted billionaire Les Wexner even though he had been publicly identified
Multiple survivors full names appeared unredacted Rep. 
Thomas Massie said the DOJ only fixed redactions after he caught them.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal asked survivors in the hearing room to stand if they had been unable to meet with the DOJ
All 11 raised their hands
Jayapal asked Bondi to turn around and apologize Bondi refused and accused Jayapal of theatrics.
Cameras photographed Bondi holding a printout showing which Epstein files Jayapal had accessed. Members of Congress had been allowed to visit the DOJ to view unredacted documents. The DOJ was logging which files each lawmaker accessed.
The hearing lasted over five hours with repeated shouting matches. Bondi insulted multiple lawmakers who questioned her. Committee Chairman Jim Jordan had to repeatedly remind Bondi that members controlled their own time.
Bondi praised Trump throughout her testimony
She appeared to be reading from prepared talking points
NBC News reported her performance seemed targeted for Trump The White House was pressuring Bondi to deliver victories.
No new charges have been filed against Epstein co-conspirators since Bondi became Attorney General. Rep. Jerry Nadler contrasted this with the DOJ pursuit of Trump enemies. The Justice Department has brought failed prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James.
🏛️Government⚖️Justice
People, bills, and sources
Pam Bondi
Attorney General
Pramila Jayapal
Representative (D-WA)
Jamie Raskin
Representative (D-MD)
Thomas Massie
Representative (R-KY)
What you can do
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civic action
Contact representative about DOJ oversight
The House Judiciary Committee has oversight authority. Contact your representative to demand accountability.
Hello, my name is [NAME] and I am a constituent from [CITY/ZIP]. I am calling about the February 11, 2026 hearing where Attorney General Bondi refused to apologize to Epstein survivors. I want my representative to demand: 1) An end to DOJ surveillance of lawmakers reviewing Epstein files, 2) Full release of the 3 million remaining Epstein documents, 3) Protection for survivors whose names were exposed. Will my representative support these demands?
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transparency
File FOIA request for Epstein investigation records
Citizens can file Freedom of Information Act requests to access government records about the Epstein investigation. The DOJ must respond within 20 working days.
I am submitting a FOIA request under 5 U.S.C. § 552 for records regarding: [SPECIFIC TOPIC, e.g., the 86-page prosecution memo from SDNY about Epstein co-conspirators]. I request: 1) All unredacted versions of documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act that redacted perpetrator names, 2) Internal communications about redaction decisions from January 2026, 3) Records of meetings (or meeting requests) from Epstein survivors with DOJ leadership since January 2025. I am willing to pay reasonable fees.
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civic action
Support survivor advocacy organizations
Organizations like World Without Exploitation are running petition campaigns demanding full Epstein file release. RAINN operates a 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline for survivors needing support.
I want to sign the petition demanding Attorney General Bondi release all Epstein files. I am also interested in: 1) Donating to support survivors who were re-victimized by DOJ redaction failures, 2) Contacting my lawmakers about the Crime Victims Stabilization Fund Act, 3) Sharing survivor stories (with permission) to build public pressure. How can I help amplify survivor voices?
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transparency
Contact Office for Victims of Crime about survivor support
The Office for Victims of Crime oversees federal programs for crime victims. Citizens can demand OVC establish a specific support program for Epstein survivors re-victimized by DOJ file releases.
I am calling about the Justice Department exposing the names and nude photos of at least 43 Epstein survivors in January 2026. A Wall Street Journal review found more than two dozen were minors when abused. I want to know: 1) What support services has OVC provided to these survivors? 2) Will OVC create a dedicated compensation fund for survivors re-victimized by DOJ? 3) What training will OVC require for trauma-informed document review? These survivors deserve better.