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U.S. District Judge Richard Berman rejected the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case on Wednesday, stating that the Department of Justice (DOJ) failed to demonstrate any "special circumstance" warranting their release.

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U.S. District Judge Richard Berman rejected the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case on Wednesday, stating that the Department of Justice (DOJ) failed to demonstrate any "special circumstance" warranting their release.

Berman called the request a "diversion" from the administration's failure to release records connected to the disgraced former financier and claimed that the transcripts' 70 pages of evidence are "dwarf[ed]" by the 100,000 pages of Epstein materials held by the DOJ.

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Berman called the request a "diversion" from the administration's failure to release records connected to the disgraced former financier and claimed that the transcripts' 70 pages of evidence are "dwarf[ed]" by the 100,000 pages of Epstein materials held by the DOJ.

The judge also cited his concerns for the victim's safety and privacy, noting that while 23 victims spoke at the hearing, there were over 1,000 in total according to the FBI and DOJ. Berman argued it would be difficult to ascertain the consensus for disclosing the transcripts among this group.

The judge also cited his concerns for the victim's safety and privacy, noting that while 23 victims spoke at the hearing, there were over 1,000 in total according to the FBI and DOJ. Berman argued it would be difficult to ascertain the consensus for disclosing the transcripts among this group.

The grand jury materials in question consist of testimony from a single FBI agent "who had no direct knowledge of the facts of the case and whose testimony was mostly hearsay," along with a PowerPoint presentation and call logs from proceedings in June and July 2019.

The grand jury materials in question consist of testimony from a single FBI agent "who had no direct knowledge of the facts of the case and whose testimony was mostly hearsay," along with a PowerPoint presentation and call logs from proceedings in June and July 2019.

The ruling marks the third decision by federal judges rejecting efforts to unseal Epstein-related grand jury materials, following similar denials by Judge Paul Engelmayer in Ghislaine Maxwell's case and Judge Robin Rosenberg in Epstein's Florida prostitution case.

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The ruling marks the third decision by federal judges rejecting efforts to unseal Epstein-related grand jury materials, following similar denials by Judge Paul Engelmayer in Ghislaine Maxwell's case and Judge Robin Rosenberg in Epstein's Florida prostitution case.

Interest in Epstein-related materials increased after the DOJ announced that it would not release additional documents from the Epstein investigation and determined through a joint DOJ-FBI memo that Epstein committed suicide and did not maintain a client list.

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Interest in Epstein-related materials increased after the DOJ announced that it would not release additional documents from the Epstein investigation and determined through a joint DOJ-FBI memo that Epstein committed suicide and did not maintain a client list.

The ruling marks the third decision by federal judges rejecting efforts to unseal Epstein-related grand jury materials, following similar denials by Judge Paul Engelmayer in Ghislaine Maxwell's case and Judge Robin Rosenberg in Epstein's Florida case.</span

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The ruling marks the third decision by federal judges rejecting efforts to unseal Epstein-related grand jury materials, following similar denials by Judge Paul Engelmayer in Ghislaine Maxwell's case and Judge Robin Rosenberg in Epstein's Florida case.

Berman noted the government possesses approximately 100,000 pages of Epstein investigative materials compared to the 70 pages of grand jury transcripts sought for unsealing, calling the motion a diversion from comprehensive disclosure.</span

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Berman noted the government possesses approximately 100,000 pages of Epstein investigative materials compared to the 70 pages of grand jury transcripts sought for unsealing, calling the motion a diversion from comprehensive disclosure.

The grand jury materials consist of testimony from a single FBI agent who had no direct knowledge of the case facts and whose testimony was mostly hearsay, along with a PowerPoint presentation and call logs from proceedings in June and July 2019.</span

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The grand jury materials consist of testimony from a single FBI agent who had no direct knowledge of the case facts and whose testimony was mostly hearsay, along with a PowerPoint presentation and call logs from proceedings in June and July 2019.

Judge Berman cited safety and privacy concerns for Epstein's victims as compelling reasons to keep the records sealed, noting that victims and their attorneys expressed concerns about potential harm from disclosure of their identities.</span

Judge Berman cited safety and privacy concerns for Epstein's victims as compelling reasons to keep the records sealed, noting that victims and their attorneys expressed concerns about potential harm from disclosure of their identities.

The Justice Department announced in July that it would not release additional documents from the Epstein investigation and determined through a joint DOJ-FBI memo that Epstein committed suicide and did not maintain a client list of associates.</span

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The Justice Department announced in July that it would not release additional documents from the Epstein investigation and determined through a joint DOJ-FBI memo that Epstein committed suicide and did not maintain a client list of associates.

The government's motion to unseal grand jury transcripts appears to be a calculated diversion from its refusal to release the massive trove of 100,000 pages of Epstein documents already in its possession. This looks like political theater designed to deflect criticism while avoiding disclosure of more substantial materials that could actually inform the public.

The government's motion to unseal grand jury transcripts appears to be a calculated diversion from its refusal to release the massive trove of 100,000 pages of Epstein documents already in its possession. This looks like political theater designed to deflect criticism while avoiding disclosure of more substantial materials that could actually inform the public.

Judge rejects Trump administration’s request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

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Judge rejects Trump administration request to release Jeffrey Epstein grand jury documents

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Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Files

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The Trump administration is genuinely trying to promote transparency in the Epstein case by seeking court approval to release grand jury materials. This represents a good-faith effort to satisfy public demand for information about the case after facing criticism for not releasing more files. The administration is working within legal channels to unlock whatever records it can make public.

The Trump administration is genuinely trying to promote transparency in the Epstein case by seeking court approval to release grand jury materials. This represents a good-faith effort to satisfy public demand for information about the case after facing criticism for not releasing more files. The administration is working within legal channels to unlock whatever records it can make public.

Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Files

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