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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

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’s Legal Team Fights Against DOJ’s Push to Make Grand Jury Transcripts Public

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Washington, D.C. — Attorneys representing Ghislaine Maxwell are challenging the Justice Department’s attempts to release grand jury transcripts from her criminal case. The issue has reignited debates surrounding transparency and legal proceedings tied to high-profile individuals. Maxwell was convicted in December 2021 for her role in facilitating the sexual abuse of underage girls by Jeffrey Epstein. She is currently serving a 20-year sentence. The grand jury transcripts in question contain testimonies and evidence presented during the investigation that led to her indictment. Lawyers for Maxwell argue that unsealing these transcripts could jeopardize her right to … Read more