Federal Judge Denies Unsealing Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts Amid Transparency Concerns
A federal judge denied unsealing Jeffrey Epstein grand jury transcripts, citing DOJ's lack of transparency and unreleased materials, impacting Ghislaine Maxwell's deposition.
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New York SunFederal Judge Declines To Release Epstein Grand Jury Materials at Justice Department’s Request, Calling It a ‘Diversion’
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Overview
Federal Judge Richard Berman in New York denied the government's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, aligning with prior judicial decisions.
The judge cited the Justice Department's unreleased material and lack of transparency, noting the grand jury heard testimony solely from a federal agent, not victims.
This ruling directly impacts Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for aiding Epstein; her House Oversight Committee deposition is now delayed pending a Supreme Court appeal.
The government sought to unseal 70 pages of 2019 grand jury proceedings, including exhibits and call logs, but the judge emphasized the DOJ's extensive unreleased materials.
The decision comes amidst bipartisan pressure on the Trump administration to release more information regarding the Epstein case, which remains shrouded in controversy and conspiracy theories.
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