NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has authorized the release of grand jury records tied to convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell, marking a significant shift in a long-running legal battle over access to materials connected to Jeffrey Epstein, according to reporting from The Center Square. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer approved the Justice Department’s request Tuesday, permitting grand jury transcripts, exhibits, and investigative files to be unsealed.
Engelmayer previously rejected similar requests, ruling that public interest alone did not outweigh rules governing grand jury secrecy. However, the recently enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act changed the legal landscape. The law requires the U.S. attorney general to release all documents related to Epstein and Maxwell within 30 days, which the judge said signals Congress’ intent to override typical confidentiality barriers.
The Justice Department indicated it will redact or withhold information that could identify victims or reveal sensitive personal details. In his ruling, Engelmayer mandated that the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York must personally certify that all released materials comply with Section 2(c)(1)(A) of the Act, which safeguards victim privacy.
The forthcoming release is expected to draw intense national scrutiny as lawmakers, journalists, and the public seek clarity on years of questions surrounding Epstein’s operations and Maxwell’s role. DOJ officials have not yet specified when the first batch of documents will be made public.
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