Pam Bondi Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography
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Age: 59 Years
Fiance: Greg Henderson
Height: 5' 4"
Bio/Wiki | |
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Real Name | Pamela Jo Bondi |
Profession(s) | • Politician • Attorney • Lobbyist |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
Eye Colour | Newborn Gray |
Hair Colour | Light Golden Blonde |
Politics | |
Political Party | Democratic Party (till 2000) Republican Party (2000 - Present) |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | 2012: National Association of Attorneys General President’s Award 2013: Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida Champion of Independent Education in Florida 2017: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 2018: Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association Furtherance of Justice Award and Drug Free America Lifetime Achievement Award |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 17 November 1965 (Wednesday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 59 Years |
Birthplace | Tampa, Florida, USA |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Temple Terrace, Florida |
School | C. Leon King High School, Tampa |
College/University | • University of Florida (1987) • Stetson University College of Law, Florida (1990) |
Educational Qualification(s) | • Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida • Juris Doctor from the Stetson University College of Law |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Controversies | Connection to Scientology: Pam Bondi's ties to Scientology became a source of controversy in 2010 when wealthy Scientologists hosted several fundraisers for her political campaigns. Critics raised concerns about her relationship with the church, given Scientology's controversial reputation and history of legal disputes. Bondi defended the relationship by stating that the group supported her efforts to combat human trafficking. However, many questioned whether her connections to Scientology influenced her political decisions. [1]Tampa Bay Times Lender Processing Services: In 2011, Bondi was involved in a controversial incident where she pressured two attorneys to resign from their investigation into a financial services company named Lender Processing Services (now Black Knight). The company was at the centre of a scandal over the practice of 'rob signing' mortgage documents. After their resignation, Bondi received campaign contributions from the company, leading to accusations of possible quid pro quo, although she denied any wrongdoing. [2]The Florida Times-Union Backlash Over LGBTQ Rights: In 2016, Pam faced criticism for her mixed views on LGBTQ rights. As Florida's Attorney General, she once opposed same-sex marriage and other LGBTQ issues. However, after the Orlando nightclub shooting in June 2016, she expressed support for the LGBTQ community. This led to a heated exchange with CNN's Anderson Cooper, who pointed out the contradiction between her past actions and recent statements. Bondi defended herself, accusing Cooper of spreading anger and hate. [3]The Daily Beast Criticism Over Hosting a TV Show: In August 2018, Pam Bondi faced backlash for hosting chat show 'The Five' on Fox News while still serving as Florida Attorney General. Although Fox News claimed the Florida Commission on Ethics approved her appearance, a commission spokeswoman denied this, saying no decision had been made about whether it broke ethics rules. The Tampa Bay Times called it "unprecedented" for an elected official to host a TV show. [4]Tampa Bay Times |
Social Media | • Instagram |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Engaged |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Greg Henderson (ophthalmologist) |
Engagement Date | Year, 2012 |
Marriage Date | First Marriage: Year, 1990 Second Marriage: Year, 1996 |
Family | |
Fiancé | Greg Henderson (ophthalmologist) |
Husband/Spouse | First Husband: Garret Barnes (m. 1990; div. 1992) Second Husband: Scott Fitzgerald (m. 1996; div. 2002) |
Parents | Father- Joseph Bondi (Mayor of Temple Terrace) Mother- Patsy Bondi |
Siblings | Brother- Brad Bondi (lawyer) Sister- Beth Bondi McIntyre |
Money Factor | |
Net Worth (approx.) | $3 million (as of 2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Pam Bondi
- Pam Bondi grew up in Temple Terrace, Florida.
- She joined the Delta Delta Delta sorority while studying at the University of Florida.
- She became a member of the Florida Bar on 24 June 1991.
- Pam has appeared as a guest on various shows including MSNBC’s ‘Scarborough Country’ (2003) and Fox News’ ‘Hannity’ (2009). She once co-hosted Fox News’ chat show ‘The Five’ for three consecutive days.
- Pam started her career as a prosecutor and spokeswoman in Hillsborough County, Florida, where she served as an Assistant State Attorney. She later resigned from this position to run for Florida’s Attorney General.
- In 2006, Bondi handled the case of a former professional baseball pitcher Dwight Gooden, who violated his probation by using cocaine. Instead of choosing a rehab, Gooden decided to serve a one-year prison sentence to avoid a longer-term if he failed in rehab.
- In 2007, Pam prosecuted the case of 14-year-old Martin Anderson, who died in 2006 at a Florida boot camp after being forced to run when he was tired. This incident led to the closing of Florida’s juvenile boot camps.
- In 2010, Pam contested the Republican primary for Florida Attorney General and won with 459,022 votes.
- In the 2010 general election for Florida Attorney General, Bondi defeated Dan Gelber with 2,882,868 votes and became the state’s first female Attorney General.
- Pam Bondi officially began her term as the 37th Attorney General of Florida on 4 January 2011 and served until 8 January 2019.
- During her tenure, she inherited a lawsuit against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) from her predecessor, Bill McCollum. She made the healthcare lawsuit a key issue and campaigned for its cause.
- In March 2012, Pam became the main spokesperson for the 26 states challenging the ACA in the Supreme Court, arguing that the law was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court held oral arguments on the ACA from 26 March to 28 March.
- Bondi contested the 2014 general election for Florida Attorney General and was re-elected with 3,222,524 votes. She defeated the Democratic Party candidate George Sheldon.
- In 2016, Pam spoke at the Republican National Convention held at the Quicken Loans Arena (now Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse) in Cleveland, Ohio. During her speech, she led the crowd in chanting “Lock her up,” referring to the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State.
- In 2018, Bondi joined 19 other Republican-led states in a lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act. The lawsuit aimed to remove protections that prevented health insurance companies from charging higher premiums or denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.
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