U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg denied a request to release grand jury documents from 2005 and 2007, stating it did not meet the extraordinary exceptions under federal law. The Justice Department had sought to unseal these records to address concerns among Trump supporters regarding a conspiracy involving Epstein. Epstein had previously made a deal in 2008 to avoid severe federal charges. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stressed the need for transparency in requesting transcripts from grand jury proceedings against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg determined that the request to release grand jury documents from 2005 and 2007 failed to meet any extraordinary exceptions under federal law.
The Justice Department's recent request to unseal grand jury records is tied to concerns among Trump supporters regarding a potential conspiracy to protect Epstein's clients.
Epstein's 2008 deal allowed him to avoid severe federal charges in exchange for pleading guilty to state offenses related to minors and prostitution.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the importance of transparency to the American public while seeking the release of transcripts regarding Epstein.
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