Judge Says Nope: Trump Canât See Epstein's Secrets Yet
In a dazzling display of judicial discretion, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York denied the Trump administration's plea to unseal Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury transcripts and exhibits. Judge Richard Berman refused to find 'any special circumstances' to crack open these files, emphasizing the 'need to maintain secrecy' to protect Epsteinâs victims. This marks the second firm NO from a federal judge on sharing more details about the disgraced sex trafficker. Meanwhile, the DOJ prepares to share some files with Congress â because secrecy and transparency can apparently coexist in perfect New York harmony.
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When the courthouse doors slam shut on Trumpâs request, secrecy wins again. Protecting victims? Yes. But also proof that even grand juries have better social distancing from political hustle.
Trust a judge to keep big secrets safe while Washington plays peekaboo with their own scandals. Spoiler: Secrecy vibes strong in Southern District of New York!
Trump wanted to unseal Epstein's files, but the court served a legally delicious cold refusal. Transparencyâs complicated when Oprahâs not handing out documents.
Source: Axios | Published: 8/20/2025 | Author: April Rubin
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