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Judge Denies Trump’s Bid to Unseal Maxwell Transcripts

8/13/2025

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A federal judge in Manhattan has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to unseal grand jury transcripts linked to Ghislaine Maxwell, emphasizing a lack of substantial public interest. Judge Paul Engelmayer criticized the government's request as a mere distraction, rather than a step toward true transparency. Maxwell remains behind bars, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.

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A federal judge in Manhattan has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to unseal grand jury transcripts linked to Ghislaine Maxwell, emphasizing a lack of substantial public interest. Judge Paul Engelmayer criticized the government's request as a mere distraction, rather than a step toward true transparency. Maxwell remains behind bars, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.