Bondi Out, Epstein Survivors Seek Real Justice

0:00President Trump just announced, Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General and Epstein survivors like Jess Michaels aren't shedding tears. Michaels, one of many women who accused the late financier Jeffrey Epstein of assault, says Bondi had a shot to deliver real justice on the Epstein. Files but blew it. Instead of a big reveal, her office hyped up releases that mostly recycled old public info, leaving victims feeling betrayed. It kicked off in February 2025 with fancy binders labeled, Phase 1 of the Epstein Files handed to conservative influencers at the White House. Bondi promised a truckload of new stuff, even claiming a client list was on her desk. But by July, officials walked it back hard, saying no such list existed, and she just meant the full case file. That sparked outrage, leading Congress to pass a law in November 2025, forcing more disclosures, which Trump signed, despite calling it a, a, distraction. Releases came in December and ramped up in January 2026,

1:03with docs, videos, and photos exposing elite connections. Some big names in business, academia, and foreign governments faced fallout, losing jobs over Epstein ties. Democrats screamed cover-up over heavy redactions and misdeed lines, while even the bill's sponsor, Republican Rep. Thomas Massey, called out the Justice Department. In a February hearing, Bondi got combative, defending her moves, but dodging direct apologies to victims. Things escalated with a March subpoena. Now, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, steps in as Acting AG, but survivors like Michael's and lawyers, such as Gloria Allred, doubt much will change. They say Bondi's exit might be the closest thing to justice so far, stressing that real protection for victims hinges on whether these institutions. Finally, step up. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Vancouver News today. AI-powered local news.