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A vocal Jeffrey Epstein accuser is urging judges to unseal his court records
- A key Epstein accuser urged judges to unseal federal sex trafficking case records, backing the Justice Department’s request.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires release of materials by December 19 across Epstein and Maxwell investigations.
- Maxwell’s defense said releasing records could prejudice a potential habeas petition to overturn her conviction.
- The DOJ asked Manhattan judges to lift secrecy orders on grand jury transcripts and related Epstein and Maxwell materials.
- Victims and Epstein’s estate weighed in as court schedules responses, with deadlines moved up to Dec. 8 for DOJ replies.
- Annie Farmer argued that transparency is essential for justice in Epstein-related cases.
- Epstein’s estate said it takes no position on unsealing, while acknowledging redactions for privacy.
- Judges asked victims and Epstein’s estate to respond by December 8 and anticipated earlier decisions on unsealing.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed by President Trump, begins public release of materials from Epstein and Maxwell cases.
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