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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 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

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

Judge Rejects Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts in Florida, Trump Updates Continue

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A federal judge in West Palm Beach, Florida, has denied a request to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes amid ongoing legal proceedings involving former President Donald Trump, who has surfaced in various controversies linked to Epstein’s network. The judge’s ruling dismisses arguments made by several media outlets that sought access to the transcripts. These documents could have provided insights into Epstein’s extensive connections and operations, which have drawn significant public and legal scrutiny. Epstein, who was arrested in 2019 on federal charges of sex trafficking minors, … Read more