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Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury

8/23/2025

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A federal judge denied the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury materials in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Judge Richard Berman stated the Department of Justice (DOJ) has ample documentation, reducing the necessity for grand jury testimony.
Victim safety and privacy concerns contributed to the denial.
The DOJ intends to release some Epstein-related records this week due to public interest.

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Story summary

A federal judge denied the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury materials in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Judge Richard Berman stated the Department of Justice (DOJ) has ample documentation, reducing the necessity for grand jury testimony.
Victim safety and privacy concerns contributed to the denial.
The DOJ intends to release some Epstein-related records this week due to public interest.