Pam Bondi, the U.S. Attorney General, is under scrutiny for her close ties to the Church of Scientology and her alleged involvement in making a legal problem disappear for Scientology celebrity John Travolta. Bondi’s connection to the controversial church dates back to at least 2010, raising questions about her impartiality in handling cases involving Scientology.
According to journalist Tony Ortega, Bondi’s recent appointment of Gregory Kehoe, a former Greenberg Traurig lawyer, as interim U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida had a significant impact on a criminal case involving Travolta’s former pilots. The pilots were accused of defrauding Travolta’s aviation company of nearly $800,000 in inflated fuel invoices. Bondi’s decision effectively shifted the case from state court to federal court, preventing attempts to question Travolta under oath.
The case took a sudden turn after Kehoe’s appointment, with the pilots’ case being transferred to federal court under his oversight. This move reset the proceedings and voided a witness list that included Travolta and his trainer, James Marino. Critics speculate that Bondi’s ties to Scientology played a role in the outcome of the case, with wealthy Scientologists reportedly raising money for her and hosting fundraisers at their homes.
Bondi’s connections to Scientology have been a cause for concern, with critics questioning her impartiality in handling cases involving the church. Her involvement in making a legal problem disappear for Travolta raises red flags about her ability to remain unbiased in matters related to Scientology. The case highlights the potential influence of powerful connections in the legal system and the need for transparency and accountability in decision-making processes.
