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Judge Denies Trump’s Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Records

8/21/2025

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Federal Judge Richard Berman denied Trump's request to unseal grand jury records on Jeffrey Epstein, citing lack of justification from the Justice Department.
Berman characterized the grand jury material as a "hearsay snippet" compared to existing evidence.
Critics claim this ruling indicates a trend of shielding powerful individuals associated with Epstein, suggesting a potential cover-up.
Epstein's 2019 death, ruled a suicide, continues to spark conspiracy theories about elite involvement.

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Federal Judge Richard Berman denied Trump's request to unseal grand jury records on Jeffrey Epstein, citing lack of justification from the Justice Department.
Berman characterized the grand jury material as a "hearsay snippet" compared to existing evidence.
Critics claim this ruling indicates a trend of shielding powerful individuals associated with Epstein, suggesting a potential cover-up.
Epstein's 2019 death, ruled a suicide, continues to spark conspiracy theories about elite involvement.