DOJ Moves To Unseal Exhibits From Epstein, Maxwell Grand Jury Probes

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking to unseal exhibits from grand jury proceedings related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The DOJ's request involves exhibits shown to federal grand juries in New York, which indicted Epstein and Maxwell. The exhibits contain names not previously disclosed in public transcripts. The DOJ aims to notify these individuals by August 14.

The move, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, is part of the Trump administration's efforts to release materials related to Epstein, who died by suicide in jail in 2019. Maxwell, Epstein's former associate, is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. The DOJ's request follows criticism from victims' attorneys, who argue the administration's transparency efforts overlook victims' interests. They seek the opportunity to review and propose redactions to the records.

Grand jury evidence is typically kept secret, and previous attempts to unseal related materials have faced legal challenges. In July, a Florida judge declined to unseal transcripts from Epstein's earlier criminal case. Maxwell has opposed the DOJ's efforts, citing privacy concerns and potential impacts on her appeal prospects.