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DOJ Bid Rejected
In a striking development in the ongoing Epstein saga, a federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s request to unseal grand jury materials used in the sex-trafficking case against financier Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman ruled Wednesday that the government itself is the “logical party” to determine what can be disclosed, underscoring long-standing judicial precedent favoring the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
Trump Administration Under Pressure
The bid to release these records came amid mounting pressure from President Trump’s political base, which has long demanded transparency into Epstein’s operations, including alleged elite connections. The administration argued that public interest demanded disclosure of the grand jury proceedings, even with redactions to protect victim identities.
Judge Cites Comprehensive Government Files
Berman noted that the administration already possesses a “trove” of Epstein investigation materials, including interviews, exhibits, and extensive documents, which dwarf the roughly 70 pages of grand jury transcripts. The judge described the motion as potentially a “diversion” from the broader scope of materials already in the Department of Justice’s hands, writing:
“The information contained in the Epstein grand jury transcripts pales in comparison to the Epstein investigation information and materials in the hands of the Department of Justice.”
He emphasized that the government itself remains the proper authority to decide what, if any, information should be disclosed to the public.
Victims’ Rights and Privacy Concerns
Judge Berman also highlighted concerns from victims and their legal representatives, who contended that they were insufficiently notified before the administration sought to unseal the records. He stressed that potential threats to victims’ safety and privacy represent yet another compelling reason to deny the motion. One anonymous victim questioned the government’s motives, writing:
“I am not sure the highest priority here is the victims, justice for the victims or combatting child exploitation, or at least I do not feel this way.”
Pattern of Secrecy in Epstein-Related Cases
This ruling continues a pattern. Last week, Judge Paul Engelmayer denied the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury materials from the Ghislaine Maxwell case, describing the testimony as “garden-variety summary” that is already largely public. Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime accomplice, opposed unsealing, while representatives of Epstein’s estate abstained from taking a position.
Additionally, Judge Robin Rosenberg rejected a separate Justice Department request last month to release transcripts from another Epstein investigation, noting that the court’s hands were “tied”—a limitation the government itself acknowledged.
Elite Protection and Public Accountability
For many observers, these repeated rulings highlight an uncomfortable reality: the most powerful figures connected to Epstein may remain shielded from scrutiny. Despite Trump-era attempts at transparency, grand jury secrecy continues to obscure the inner workings of Epstein’s network, leaving the public with unanswered questions about elite complicity and systemic protection of criminal actors.
What This Means Moving Forward
While the Trump administration may continue to explore avenues for disclosure, this ruling signals that significant barriers remain. The Epstein grand jury files, though seemingly small in scope, could contain insights critical to understanding how elite networks operated with impunity. For victims, journalists, and the American public, the decision is a stark reminder that justice often collides with secrecy when powerful interests are at stake.
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