Justice department can release Ghislaine Maxwell court materials, judge says

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Associated PressDecember 9, 2025 at 04:09 PM

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A federal judge in New York ruled that the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from the Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking case. The ruling follows the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the Justice Department to release Epstein-related records in a searchable format by December 19th. This decision allows for the potential release of grand jury transcripts, exhibits, and other investigative materials, including search warrants, financial records, and survivor interview notes. A Florida judge also recently granted a similar request to release transcripts from a previous Epstein investigation. The Justice Department stated that Congress intended for this unsealing when passing the transparency act. Maxwell, convicted of sex-trafficking charges in 2021, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.

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