In a major win for government transparency and a significant blow to decades of Epstein-era secrecy, a federal judge in New York has granted President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi’s request to unseal grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
The ruling follows the implementation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act — legislation President Trump signed to force long-hidden documents into the light. The court’s decision authorizes the release of grand-jury transcripts, evidence exhibits, and investigative materials connected to the Epstein network, with only limited redactions to protect victims.
The move marks one of the most sweeping disclosures ever ordered in a federal sex-trafficking case. Supporters say the action underscores Trump’s push to expose corruption and hold powerful individuals accountable — something previous administrations resisted for years.
DOJ officials are now beginning the process of preparing the files for public release in accordance with Trump’s transparency mandate. Once completed, the unsealed documents are expected to reveal long-buried details about Epstein’s operations and the influential figures connected to them.
This ruling represents another major step in the effort championed by President Trump to ensure the public finally gains access to information that has been kept sealed for nearly two decades.
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