New York Court Approves Release of Epstein Grand Jury Records
The Justice Department sought the ruling under a new law requiring disclosure of case records.
Overview
- A federal judge in New York on December 10 authorized public access to grand jury materials tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sexual exploitation case.
- The decision follows Congress passing a measure last month that mandates disclosure, prompting the Justice Department to move for unsealing.
- Grand jury materials are ordinarily secret, making the court’s approval an exceptional step.
- A separate order on December 9 allowed release of court records related to Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Reports indicate the releases may cover evidence collected from Epstein’s properties and data from seized electronic devices, potentially offering the broadest public look at the case to date.