Epstein

Third Judge Upholds Secrecy: DOJ’s Bid to Release Epstein Transcripts Rejected Again

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A third federal judge has rejected a request from the Department of Justice to unseal transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein’s legal matters in New York. This decision continues a trend in which courts have scrutinized demands for access to sensitive materials tied to the controversial financier, whose criminal activities and connections have drawn widespread public interest. The judge’s ruling maintains the confidentiality of court records from a case that has faced intense scrutiny due to Epstein’s connections to prominent figures in politics and business. These transcripts, which are thought to contain testimonies from key witnesses, … Read more

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 Dashes Hopes for Epstein Grand Jury Transparency as Trump Administration Faces Pressure to Release Investigative Files

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NEW YORK — The recent request by Donald Trump’s Department of Justice to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell has intensified skepticism among critics, who see it as a retreat from a commitment to transparency in high-profile investigations. Many are expressing frustration that the move does not address the ongoing public demand for clarity concerning these criminal cases. Court documents related to this request revealed that only two law enforcement officials provided testimony during the grand jury sessions in New York, casting doubt on the expectation that unsealing these transcripts … Read more

White House Decries Ruling to Keep Epstein Grand Jury Records Sealed, Calls for Transparency in High-Profile Case

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WASHINGTON — The White House has expressed disappointment following a federal judge’s decision to keep sealed grand jury materials connected to the sex trafficking case involving Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of Jeffrey Epstein. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt termed the ruling “unfortunate” during a recent press briefing. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer issued the ruling on Monday, rejecting a motion from the Justice Department seeking to unseal documents believed to contain significant information about the case. In his 31-page opinion, Engelmayer stated that the grand jury proceedings were not meant for investigative purposes, noting that no … Read more