Florida Judge Keeps Epstein Grand Jury Records Sealed; Maxwell Denied Access to Testimony
Florida Judge Keeps Epstein Grand Jury Records Sealed; Maxwell Denied Access to Testimony
A federal judge in Florida has denied the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury records related to past investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a recent public order. District Judge Robin Rosenberg ruled that the DOJ failed to provide sufficient justification for the disclosure of the records, which stem from grand juries convened in West Palm Beach in 2005 and 2007. Citing strict secrecy rules and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals precedent, Judge Rosenberg stated her “hands are tied” and also rejected a request to transfer the issue to New York.
Separately, in New York, U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer denied Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to review grand jury testimony related to Epstein. Judge Engelmayer emphasized that defendants are generally not entitled to such access and found no “compelling necessity” for Maxwell to review the materials. He indicated he would “expeditiously” review the transcripts himself, considering providing an excerpt or synopsis to Maxwell’s lawyers. These rulings mark significant developments in the ongoing legal efforts to unseal records tied to the high-profile Epstein case.
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