NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the Justice Department can publicly disclose investigative materials from the sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, who is known for her longstanding association with Jeffrey Epstein. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer's decision comes after the Justice Department sought the unsealing of grand jury transcripts and exhibits from the cases involving both Maxwell and Epstein. The request could lead to the release of a vast number of previously unreleased document files. This ruling aligns with the recently passed Epstein Files Transparency Act, which compels the Justice Department to make Epstein-related records public in a searchable database by December 19. The anticipated swift release of these documents is set to enhance public understanding of the ongoing investigations surrounding Epstein's estate and those involved.
Federal Judge Allows Release of Ghislaine Maxwell Sex Trafficking Case Materials
Justice Department authorized to make public investigative documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking case, following new legislation aimed at transparency.
In a significant ruling, a federal judge has permitted the Justice Department to publicly release investigative materials connected to Ghislaine Maxwell, a key figure in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case. This decision follows the enactment of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the release of related documents in a searchable format by December 19, potentially unsealing hundreds or thousands of documents within 10 days.
