A federal judge in New York has approved the public release of grand jury materials from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex-trafficking case, shifting away from his earlier ruling that kept the files sealed. Judge Richard Berman explained that Congress’ new law—requiring the Department of Justice to make Epstein-related documents public by next week—left no room for the records to remain hidden.
Epstein had been charged with sex trafficking in July 2019, a case that drew global attention because of his powerful connections. He died in a New York jail cell a month later while awaiting trial, a development that intensified long-standing questions about the investigation.
The ruling arrives just one day after another judge allowed the release of grand jury records involving Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 for helping Epstein abuse underage girls. Together, the decisions mark a significant shift toward transparency in a case long clouded by secrecy.
More information is expected as the story continues to unfold, with updates anticipated once the Justice Department begins releasing the documents.
