Secrecy

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

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

Justice Department Seeks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony, Tension Grows Over Secrecy

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department has filed a motion seeking the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein. This request comes amid ongoing public interest in the high-profile case against the late financier, who faced serious allegations of sex trafficking. The department’s action is part of a broader effort to shed light on Epstein’s criminal operations and the intricacies of his connections. Epstein, who died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial, has been the subject of extensive scrutiny since his arrest. His case fueled discussions about … Read more

Alan Dershowitz Reveals Cryptic Knowledge of Epstein Client List, Sparking Outcry Over Secrecy

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Boston, Massachusetts — Alan Dershowitz, a prominent attorney known for his defense of former President Donald Trump during the impeachment proceedings, has resurfaced in a recent interview, making claims about the infamous Jeffrey Epstein client list. Dershowitz, who previously represented Epstein, asserts that he possesses knowledge of individuals associated with Epstein’s activities, a topic that has long captivated public scrutiny. In a March interview on “The Sean Spicer Show,” Dershowitz stated, “I know the names of the individuals. I know why they’re being suppressed.” He acknowledged that a judge had imposed confidentiality restrictions, preventing him … Read more