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.
Former President Trump Receives Another Target Letter
Former President Donald Trump received a second target letter from the United States Justice Department. This letter is related to the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. A target letter is the method by which the Justice Department places an individual...
