Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Secrets!

2025-07-24 00:00:29.882

A judge rejected a Trump administration request to unseal transcripts from grand jury investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg in West Palm Beach said the request to release grand jury documents from 2005 and 2007 did not meet any of the extraordinary exceptions under federal law that could make them public. The Justice Department had sought the release to address concerns among Trump supporters about a supposed conspiracy to protect Epstein's clients. In 2008, Epstein avoided more severe federal charges by pleading guilty to state charges in Florida. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche argued for transparency, but the judge disagreed. The transcripts likely wouldn't reveal much, as prosecutors typically only present enough evidence for indictments. Epstein's 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges, his death in jail, and the conviction of his girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell are part of the background. The case's links to famous people fueled conspiracy theories. The Justice Department's actions, including providing binders of documents to far-right influencers, further intensified the controversy. The department later stated Epstein did not have a client list and no further files would be released. A House Oversight subcommittee subpoenaed the Justice Department for files, and the full committee subpoenaed Maxwell. Senator Adam Schiff also called for testimony from Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel.