Justice Department’s Transparency Claims Crumble as Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts Remain Sealed

In a striking setback for claims of government transparency, a federal judge overseeing the Jeffrey Epstein case has denied the Justice Department’s attempt to unseal grand jury transcripts tied to the notorious sex trafficking investigation. This ruling follows a similar denial in the related prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted accomplice. Why Is Washington Clinging to Secrecy Despite Public Outrage? Judge Richard Berman’s decision underscores a troubling pattern: while the American public demands accountability for crimes that shock the nation’s conscience, official channels remain tight-lipped. The Justice Department insists it holds damning evidence in its files but refuses to release...