New York (AP) – Transcript Testimony of the Secret Jury That led to the sex trafficking charges of Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend Gislaine Maxwell, the judge decided Monday.
Judge Paul A. Engelmeyer said in his written ruling that the government had suggested that the documents could be released publicly by “subtle or orgy.”
“And as it is redundant in the evidence at Maxwell’s trial, it is harmless to release the material from the Great Jue, so it is not argued that it is harmless to argue that it is harmless to argue. The same can be said for almost all Great Jue testimony, either by a summary witness or others who support the charges that later advanced to trial,” he added.
There was a federal prosecutor I was asked to seal the documentTo calm down A vortex of doubt A successful investor who died behind a bar while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges for what the government knows about Epstein. Maxwell, his social ex-girlfriend, came later Convicted To help him prey on minor girls.
It is unclear how well the transcripts have been revealed since the Department of Justice admitted it did not include testimony from witnesses who are not members of law enforcement.
Maxwell was recently Department of Justice Interview I moved from a Florida prison to a Texas prison. Her lawyer says she testified honestly.
The prosecutor said Much of what was discussed behind the doors of the Large Ju Court closures was finally made public in 2021 Maxwell’s civil lawsuit or in official statements from victims and witnesses. The only witness to the Great Ju trial was a law enforcement officer.
Decisions regarding the transcript of the large ju appellate will not affect it Thousands of other pages It is owned by the government but refused to release it. The Justice Department said much of the material was sealed in court to protect the victims, and if Epstein were brought to trial, it would have been rare.
Another federal judge is still weighing whether to publish the transcript from the testimony of the large ju court that led to Epstein’s indictment.
a A federal judge in Florida refused to be released Documents from the Great Ju Court from the 2005 and 2007 surveys.
Some Epstein victims Support Release A transcript of the large ju appellate with some editing. Other accusers said the debate over the material has caused them to suffer.
Maxwell appeals to her beliefs, Opposition Remove the document. Her lawyer said she has never seen them but believes they are full of suspicious statements that they have no chance to challenge her defense.
Epstein’s saga once again became a national flashpoint six years after the authorities said the financial operators I committed suicide. The 66 year old was facing Federal Sex Trafficking Fees A young woman, about 14 years old, involves dozens of teenage girls and young women.
Epstein already served time in prison and registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to Florida’s prostitution charges 2008 Trading That allowed him to avoid the federal fees of that time.
Later President Donald Trump I raised a question about Epstein’s deathand Trump Allies Conspiracy theory That dark secret was hidden to protect powerful people. Some of those allies have achieved strong positions in Trump’s Justice Department, I promised to pull the curtains back About Epstein’s investigation – But it was announced this summer No more releases And there is no long-term Epstein’s “client list.”
The hassle amplified only the cry of transparency. After failing Change subject and Defame his own supporters To avoid moving forward, the president told Attorney General Pam Bondy Ask the court to seal the transcript of the large ju judge.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives Oversight Committee has it Summoned the Department of Justice For cases files. The committee also issued subpoenas to conduct sworn interrogations to former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and eight former law enforcement officers.
Democrat Bill Clinton was one of many people in Epstein. Famous ex-friend. So did Trump, a Republican. Both men say they knew nothing about Epstein’s crimes until he was charged, and Epstein’s accusers have not alleged fraud by Trump or Clinton.
