The Trump administration’s Department of Justice has filed an official motion to unseal grand jury transcripts tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 criminal indictment, citing the need for public transparency amid growing interest. The filing comes after President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly committed to releasing all relevant testimony.
DOJ Cites Public Interest in Epstein Probe Transparency
On July 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice, under the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi, formally requested the Southern District of New York to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the federal case United States v. Jeffrey Epstein (Docket No. 1:19-cr-490).
The motion follows a DOJ-FBI memorandum issued on July 6, 2025, which detailed an exhaustive review of investigative materials regarding Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators. The memo concluded that “no evidence existed” to justify new charges against third parties.
Bondi’s Pledge Follows Trump’s Directive
Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly confirmed her office’s intent via X (formerly Twitter), stating:
Her statement followed a Truth Social post by President Donald Trump, in which he demanded transparency regarding the high-profile Epstein case:
Transparency vs. Legal Constraints
The motion emphasizes the administration’s commitment to transparency but does not imply any change in its July 6 position—that no charges are warranted against uncharged third parties. Still, the effort to unseal sealed records could reveal critical historical context surrounding the Epstein investigation.
What Happens Next?
The Southern District of New York must now decide whether releasing grand jury materials would violate legal statutes protecting secrecy in such proceedings. Legal analysts are divided, with some citing potential privacy breaches while others argue the public’s right to know outweighs prosecutorial privilege in this case.
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