Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Files

Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Files
Above: The U.S. Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2025. Image copyright: J. David Ake/Getty Images

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Government-critical narrative

The government's motion to unseal grand jury transcripts fails to meet the required circumstances. Rather, it appears to be a calculated diversion from its refusal to release the massive trove of Epstein documents already in its possession. In the interest of the victims and the public, the courts have rightfully upheld long-standing precedent and kept the records sealed.

Pro-government narrative

The administration is genuinely trying to promote transparency in the Epstein case by seeking court approval to release grand jury materials. This is a good-faith effort to satisfy the intense public demand for information, in the furtherance of which the government regards the safety and privacy of all victims and third-party interests as its highest priority.

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