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Judge Upholds Grand Jury Secrecy in Ghislaine Maxwell Case, Dismisses Trump Administration’s Bid for Disclosure

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A U.S. District Court in New York has decided against the Trump administration’s request to make public grand jury materials tied to the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer announced the ruling on Monday, emphasizing the importance of maintaining grand jury secrecy. In his decision, Engelmayer stated that unsealing the materials could undermine the established “special circumstances” doctrine, which has traditionally warranted the release of such information only under rare conditions involving unique witness testimony with significant public or historical relevance. The judge expressed concerns that permitting access to these materials would … Read more

Trump Administration Seeks Unsealing of Grand Jury Evidence in Epstein and Maxwell Cases Amid Public Outcry for Transparency

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Trump administration has requested that courts make public the evidence presented to the grand juries that led to the indictments of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. However, the extent of information that may already be accessible to the public remains uncertain. The Justice Department submitted court documents indicating its intention to unseal exhibits from the grand jury proceedings, with provisions for redactions to protect the privacy of victims. This follows an earlier request for the release of transcripts from the grand jury sessions. The latest filings expand this request, … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell Challenges Judge’s Decision on Trump’s Request for Grand Jury Transcripts

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Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, is challenging a recent move by former President Donald Trump. In a filing submitted in Manhattan’s federal court, Maxwell urged the judge to dismiss Trump’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the Epstein case. Maxwell’s attorneys argue that the grand jury materials, which are typically kept confidential, could jeopardize the integrity of ongoing legal matters surrounding Epstein’s extensive network. They express concern that releasing these documents may lead to unwarranted public scrutiny and potentially compromise the … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell Fights Back: Opposes Move to Unseal Grand Jury Evidence Amid Epstein Fallout

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NEW YORK — Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted accomplice of financier Jeffrey Epstein, has formally objected to the U.S. Justice Department’s proposal to unseal grand jury testimony related to the investigation into Epstein’s crimes. This legal move comes as Maxwell serves a 20-year sentence for her role in facilitating the abuse of minors. Maxwell’s legal team indicated in a court filing that they oppose the government’s request, emphasizing that their client has been blocked from reviewing the grand jury materials. Attorney David Oscar Markus stated that Maxwell’s ability to contest this motion is hindered by the circumstances … Read more