The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a formal motion to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case.
The move comes amid widespread public demand for transparency surrounding the high-profile investigation.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche submitted the motion on Friday in Manhattan federal court.
The request covers transcripts from Epstein’s 2019 grand jury proceedings, as well as those related to his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Attorney General Pam Bondi directed the DOJ to pursue this unsealing as part of an effort to provide greater public insight into the investigations.
Earlier this month, the DOJ and FBI released a memorandum summarizing an exhaustive review of investigative files connected to Epstein. The review aimed to find any evidence supporting new charges against unindicted third parties.
The memo concluded that no new evidence was uncovered that would justify additional charges, per Fox News.
Despite this, public interest in the Epstein case remains intense and ongoing.
The DOJ stated that it stands by the findings of the review but emphasized the importance of transparency to the American public. The department said unsealing the transcripts will help illuminate its work on the Epstein investigation.
Before releasing the transcripts, the DOJ will