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.
Sam Bankman-Fried Waived Extradition – So What is Next for Him?
On December 21, 2022, Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in a Bahamian court and waived his right to contest an extradition request by U.S. prosecutors, to return him to New York to face a federal indictment accusing him of fraud, relating to the collapse of the FTX...
