New York — Alan Dershowitz suggested on Sunday that any fresh revelations linking the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell would likely not emerge from the grand jury transcripts related to their prosecutions, which the Trump administration has sought to make public.
Last week, President Donald Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to obtain “pertinent Grand Jury testimony” associated with Epstein. This directive followed increased scrutiny of Epstein, particularly after the FBI and the Department of Justice concluded their investigations, reporting they did not discover an Epstein “client list,” and determining that he died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell. The Justice Department subsequently filed motions in federal court in New York to unseal the grand jury records while proposing necessary redactions to protect the identities of victims and other personal information.
Although the Trump administration’s recent efforts to disclose Epstein-related files have garnered criticism from both supporters and opponents, Dershowitz argued that while the grand jury records should indeed be released, they may not contain the most valuable insights. He indicated that more critical information might reside in sealed records held by multiple federal judges in New York.
Dershowitz emphasized that the data not being sought is likely to provide more valuable context than the grand jury materials, which are typically narrowly focused to support an indictment. In an appearance on a Sunday talk show, he asserted that the details contained in “discovery information,” such as depositions from Maxwell’s case, are far more significant and could potentially disclose new details.
Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s child sex trafficking operation, has been a focal point of discussion. Dershowitz suggested that granting her immunity could lead to her testifying in front of Congress, noting that she possesses extensive knowledge about Epstein’s activities. He described her as the “Rosetta Stone” of the investigation, pointing out that she coordinated numerous trips and knew intricate details related to Epstein’s network.
Dershowitz stated that if Maxwell were granted use immunity, she might be compelled to share her knowledge without hesitation, as he was informed she would be willing to testify. The discussion about her potential cooperation adds another layer to the ongoing discourse surrounding Epstein’s connections and activities, which continue to capture public interest.
The situation remains fluid as various stakeholders, including the Trump administration and legal experts, navigate the complex legal landscape surrounding the Epstein case. New developments could emerge from the unsealing of documents, and many are keenly observing how this will unfold in the coming weeks.
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