


Federal Judges Deny Requests to Unseal Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Records
Federal judges, including Judge Robin Rosenberg, denied Justice Department and Trump administration requests to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records, upholding established secrecy rules.
Subscribe to unlock this story
We really don't like cutting you off, but you've reached your monthly limit. At just $5/month, subscriptions are how we keep this project going. Start your free 7-day trial today!
Get StartedHave an account? Sign in
Overview
- Multiple federal judges have denied requests from the Justice Department and the Trump administration to unseal grand jury records pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein investigations.
- US District Judge Robin Rosenberg specifically rejected the government's request in Florida, citing the absence of exceptions to established grand jury secrecy rules.
- Earlier federal investigations into Epstein in 2005 and 2007 also faced rejected bids by US judges to unseal their respective grand jury transcripts.
- The Justice Department currently has pending requests in Manhattan federal court to unseal transcripts from later indictments against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- A US judge also rejected the Trump administration's specific bid to unseal these particular records, consistently upholding grand jury confidentiality.
Report issue

Read both sides in 5 minutes each day
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by contextualizing the federal judge's ruling within the broader, problematic history of the jeffrey epstein case. they emphasize the "infamous 'deal of the century'" and the failures of the state-level investigation, particularly how child victims were treated. this collective editorial choice highlights past injustices and the ongoing efforts to uncover truth, rather than solely focusing on the current legal procedural outcome.
Articles (21)
Center (5)
FAQ
No FAQs available for this story.
History
- 2M5 articles