A federal judge in Florida has ordered the release of grand jury transcripts from two decades ago related to investigations into financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to recent developments reported by news sources following a legislative change.
The decision was made possible under a new law passed earlier this year known as the “Epstein Files Transparency Act,” which compels the government to disclose records connected to Epstein’s case. The judge cited that this act overrides previous restrictions on releasing such sensitive documents, effectively changing the course of these historical proceedings’ disclosure.
While the grand jury involved in the 2005 and 2007 investigations against Epstein did not result in any convictions for him concerning those cases—he was instead convicted under separate charges—this latest development may still shed light on past inquiries. The transcripts are expected to be released within 30 days, with a possible update by December 19th.
Lawmakers have been pushing for greater transparency regarding Epstein’s connections and the handling of his cases over the years. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has notably led such efforts in Congress, highlighting that this new law gives priority to releasing the requested documents now that it takes precedence over old rulings restricting their release.
