From: FBI News Briefing
From: FBI News Briefing
Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - FBI Daily News Briefing - August 12, 2025
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:20:11 +0000
Importance: Normal
• Continued Reporting: Judge Will Not Unseal Grand Jury Papers of Maxwell, Epstein's Companion
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Continued Reporting: Judge Will Not Unseal Grand Jury Papers of Maxwell, Epstein's Companion
The New York Times (08/11, Meko) reported that a Manhattan federal judge denied the government's request to
unseal grand jury transcripts from the investigation into Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's companion. According
to the article, the judge stated that unsealing the transcripts would erode confidence in people called to testify
before future grand juries and that the information would not reveal anything new. The article explained that the
decision comes amid ongoing controversy and speculation surrounding Epstein's death and the government's
investigation, with some critics accusing the government of hiding information about Epstein's crimes and
associates. The article highlighted that the DOJ announced last month that it had closed an "exhaustive review of
investigative holdings relating to Jeffrey Epstein." In a memo, the FBI and D01 said a review "revealed no
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incriminating 'client listm or evidence that "Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals." It indicated that there
would be no more disclosures about Epstein.
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