Epstein Files Set for Release - Critics Claim DoJ Protecting Elite Names
Justice Department to Unseal Grand Jury Records From Epstein and Maxwell Cases, but Victims Accuse Officials of Shielding Powerful Associates Through Heavy Redactions
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The US Department of Justice is seeking to unseal grand jury records from the criminal cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, with victim names and personal identifiers to be redacted before release.
In a court filing, US Attorney Jay Clayton said the government is notifying individuals whose names appear in exhibits not made public during Maxwell’s trial. The DoJ has asked a Manhattan judge to delay release until after August 14 to complete notifications.
Two Epstein victims accused the DoJ of prioritizing the protection of wealthy associates over justice, alleging the agency is “scrubbing” names to shield powerful men.
The move comes as President Trump faces backlash, particularly from his MAGA base, over his administration’s failure to fully disclose the Epstein files, a campaign promise. Top officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, have also been criticized for walking back earlier commitments.
Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for aiding Epstein in trafficking underage girls, was recently transferred to a low-security federal prison camp in Texas after meeting with Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche, who questioned her about other potential accomplices.