Republicans Mobilize to Force Release of Epstein Files; Ex-Prosecutor Sues Bondi

TALLAHASSEE/WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 15, 2025 - Republican lawmakers signaled today they will press legislation to compel Attorney General Pam Bondi to disclose all Department of Justice records on Jeffrey Epstein, while former SDNY prosecutor Maurene Comey filed suit challenging her dismissal under Bondi’s tenure.

Nut Graf GOP members, frustrated by stalled transparency on Epstein’s clients, plan a discharge petition to force a House vote on a bill mandating full public release of DOJ files. On the same day, Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director James Comey, sued Bondi and the Justice Department in federal court, alleging her firing was politically motivated and violated her rights.

Congressional Push to Unseal Epstein Records

  • Republicans privately acknowledged they have enough support to circulate a discharge petition requiring 218 signatures to bring the Epstein-files bill to the floor.
  • Freedom Caucus members and at least one Senate Republican indicated they would back an amendment directing Bondi to preserve and provide a comprehensive report on victim testimonies, co-conspirator investigations and financial networks linked to Epstein.
  • The move follows Bondi’s February claim that a “client list” was “sitting on [her] desk,” which was later clarified as a routine case-file review, stoking demands for genuine disclosure.

Ex-Prosecutor Maurene Comey Sues DOJ

Maurene Comey filed a complaint today in the Southern District of New York, accusing Bondi of orchestrating her July termination to shield political allies of President Trump.

  • Comey, who secured over 200 convictions including sex-trafficking cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, contends her dismissal lacked cause and infringed on her due-process rights.
  • The lawsuit seeks reinstatement, back pay and a name-clearing hearing, asserting Bondi’s loyalty-first leadership style led to retaliation against nonpartisan career attorneys.

Broader Implications

Bondi faces mounting pressure from within her own party to balance loyalty to the White House with Justice Department transparency. As Congress gears up to override standard legislative procedures, today’s developments mark a critical juncture in the battle over DOJ independence and public access to high-profile criminal files.

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