The recent Department of Justice (DOJ) filing reveals that two key law enforcement witnesses, including an FBI agent and a New York Police Department detective, testified before the grand juries in the cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The DOJ’s communication, submitted to a Manhattan federal court, highlights the testimonies given during the grand juries in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Dave Aronberg, a former Palm Beach County State Attorney, referred to Maxwell as the “devil’s accomplice” and discussed the implications of her behavior while in custody concerning potential negotiations with the DOJ. As authorities seek to unseal transcripts related to both Epstein and Maxwell’s indictments, they must navigate the complexities of grand jury secrecy, which is typically upheld unless deemed vital for judicial considerations.
Courts seldom release grand jury transcripts, but a 1997 2nd U.S. Circuit ruling indicates that judges may decide to unseal them if sufficient public interest is demonstrated. The DOJ emphasized the public’s demand for transparency, particularly regarding the extensive investigations into the crimes committed by Epstein and Maxwell, although they cautioned that not all aspects of the proceedings might offer new insights. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s sex trafficking activities targeting minors.
Source: www.foxnews.com
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