Kathrine Frich
The materials contained “no information of consequence” beyond what is already public.
The materials contained “no information of consequence” beyond what is already public.
Judge Rejects Trump Bid to Unseal Maxwell Records
On August 11, a federal judge denied the Trump administration’s request to unseal grand jury testimony from Ghislaine Maxwell’s case.
The move blocks Trump’s push to release more Epstein-related materials amid public calls for transparency.
The judge called the request a “diversion” rather than a genuine act of disclosure.
Public Pressure on Epstein Files
For weeks, Trump has faced demands to release more information on Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
High-profile names, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, have been ordered to provide evidence in related matters.
Rumors have swirled after Elon Musk claimed Trump’s name appeared in the so-called “Epstein files.”
DOJ Request Dismissed as Illusion of Transparency
Judge Paul Engelmayer wrote that releasing the Maxwell grand jury materials “was aimed not at ‘transparency’ but at diversion.”
He added it would risk “unraveling the foundations of secrecy upon which the grand jury is premised.”
Such disclosure, he warned, could deter future witnesses from testifying.
No Significant New Information in Files
Engelmayer explained that the materials contained “no information of consequence” beyond what is already public.
He said the testimony was “not a matter of significant historical or public interest.”
According to him, it was largely a “garden-variety summary” from a few law enforcement agents.
Victims’ Lawyer Supports Withholding Records
Brad Edwards, representing over 20 Epstein accusers, said “maximum protection for the victims was essential.”
He argued the materials had little real “value” and that keeping them sealed helped safeguard his victims.
His comments aligned with the judge’s view on protecting the grand jury process.
Public Still Demands Epstein Answers
Despite the ruling, public interest in the Epstein investigation remains intense.
Many want to know who was involved in the convicted pedophile’s network.
The sealed records’ fate may do little to cool speculation or conspiracy theories.
