Jeffrey Epstein mugshot from 2019 after federal authorities filed trafficking charges against him. (Kypros/Getty Images)
"To that end, upon hearing reports that certain FBI agents are allegedly attempting to destroy critical records, I am currently drafting legislation entitled the Preventing Epstein Documentation Obliteration Act, or the PEDO Act."
The legislation, which is still in the works, would protect all files across Bondi’s jurisdiction.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the files could be released as soon as Thursday. (Jason C. Andrew/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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"Our constituents deserve nothing more than radical transparency in matters implicating the integrity of our justice system," Ogles wrote to Bondi.
Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) for comment, but did not hear back.
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