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Federal Judge Blocks DOJ’s Attempt to Unseal Epstein Case Grand Jury Transcripts, Citing Victim Privacy Concerns

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NEW YORK — A federal judge has blocked the Department of Justice’s attempt to unseal grand jury transcripts linked to the sex trafficking case of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman made the ruling in Manhattan on Wednesday, echoing a previous decision regarding documents from Ghislaine Maxwell’s case that had also been denied. Maxwell, a British socialite and long-time associate of Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted for her role in facilitating Epstein’s sexual exploitation of minors and young women. Epstein, who was facing federal charges … Read more

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Attempt to Unseal Epstein-Related Grand Jury Records, Slamming ‘Disingenuous’ Motives

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New York, NY — The Trump administration’s efforts to seek clarity on the extensive legal battles surrounding the late Jeffrey Epstein encountered another setback this week. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, presiding in the Southern District of New York, rejected a request from the Justice Department to make public grand jury records associated with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Judge Engelmayer criticized the motives behind the Justice Department’s move, stating that it seemed less about fostering transparency and more about creating a spectacle to deflect from ongoing … Read more

Judge Slams Chevron and Syngenta’s Attempt to Shift Paraquat Cases, Upholding Philadelphia’s Mass Tort System

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania state judge has dismissed a request from Chevron and Syngenta to transfer multiple lawsuits involving paraquat weedkiller out of the city’s mass tort system. In a ruling on July 17, 2025, the judge characterized the companies’ appeal as misguided, affirming that the existing system is tailored specifically to handle such cases. This decision comes as the legality and safety of paraquat, a widely used herbicide, has been under scrutiny due to its alleged connections to serious health risks, including Parkinson’s disease. The pharmaceutical and agricultural companies sought a venue shift … Read more

Grand Jury Declines Assault Indictment Against Man Following Troubling Suicide Attempt; Charges Him with False Statement Instead

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Athens, Georgia — A grand jury in Clarke County has refused to indict a man accused of assaulting a police officer after he allegedly attempted suicide. Instead, the jury charged 30-year-old Tommy Lee Orr with making a false statement during the police encounter, specifically for claiming he had a weapon when he did not. The incident occurred on March 5, when Orr’s mother contacted emergency services, expressing concerns for her son’s safety and revealing he was suicidal. She tracked his vehicle to the Microtel Inn & Suites located on Ultimate Drive, where the police found … Read more