Ghislaine Maxwell, the long time companion of Jeffrey Epstein, is opposing a government request to unseal grand jury transcripts in the case. Ms. Maxwell is currently serving a 20 year prison term after being convicted of federal sex trafficking charges in 2021. Grand jury proceedings are always sealed and are not available to the public unless released by the court. Ms. Maxwell’s lawyers are opposing the release of the transcripts, based upon their argument that the release of transcripts would compromise her current petition in the U.S. Supreme Court, asking for review of her case. Generally speaking, judges rarely release grand jury transcripts, unless a compelling reason for the release is demonstrated.
Supreme Court Temporarily Ducks the Issue in Second Amendment Right to Carry Gun Case
On April 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court punted on deciding the constitutionality of a New York City law restricting guns outside the home. The decision arose from a New York City law that barred the transport of firearms licensed for possession in the home, to any...
