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Colombian Attorney Arrested with 1,000+ Real Estate Records, Sparking Political Controversy in Medellin

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Medellín, Colombia — Authorities in Medellín have taken a significant step in their fight against organized crime by apprehending an attorney allegedly linked to an extensive network of real estate purportedly associated with drug trafficking. Enrique Leon Machado, the attorney in question, was arrested by police after a raid uncovered more than 1,000 properties he supposedly managed for the Special Assets Society (SAE), the agency responsible for overseeing confiscated assets from drug traffickers. The SAE reported that Machado resided in a luxury home previously registered to a front man connected to the paramilitary group EGC. … 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

New York Court Blocks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Records, Upholding Confidentiality

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A New York judge has ruled against the release of a grand jury transcript related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, keeping the details of the proceedings sealed. The decision comes as legal battles continue to unfold surrounding Epstein’s high-profile connections and the wider implications of his criminal activities. Judicial authorities decided to withhold the transcript despite arguments from media outlets advocating for transparency. The grand jury convened in 2019, examining evidence against Epstein, who faced charges of sex trafficking. Epstein, a financier with a network of influential acquaintances, died in jail in 2019, further complicating … 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