Epstein Secrets

two reasons. First, it is clear from the government's letter that the Materials pertain to individuals who claim to have been "sexually abused by [Jeffrey] Epstein" (id. at 2), but who have not accused Ms. Maxwell of participating in or facilitating that conduct in any way. Accordingly, the Materials identifyi

equests, including "[a]ny statements or written communications made by any witness who has alleged that she was sexually abused or assaulted by Mr. Epstein, but has not alleged that Ms. Maxwell participated in, was involved in, or facilitated the alleged sexual abuse." EFTA00092716 Case 1:20-cr-00330-

ing to certain alleged victims of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein (the "Materials"), pursuant to Rule 16(d

ange: Q: Other than yourself . . . with whom did Mr. Epstein have sexual activities? A: I wasn't aware that h

. The government's justification for the delay, however, is entirely inadequate to establish good cause. The government asserts that disclosing the Materials will prematurely reveal to the defense the identities of certain victims of Epstein who are not referenced in the Indictment, as well as EFTA000927

f the Palm Beach Post (“the Post”), appeals a final judgment denying the Post’s request for access to the grand jury proceedings involving the late Jeffrey Epstein. The Post argues the final judgment should be reversed for three reasons: (1) section 905.27, Florida Statutes (2019), provides a private right

is a party before the “in furtherance of justice” provision could be invoked. The trial court agreed “the established matters surrounding Mr. Epstein’s conduct, the circumstances of his resolution of the 2006 state charges and potential federal charges, and his 2008 guilty plea and incarceration

to the grand jury proceedings involving the late Jeffrey Epstein. The Post argues the final judgment sho

2006 state charges and potential federal charges, and his 2008 guilty plea and incarceration are matters of public interest, and disclosure of the Materials may arguably fall within the concept of ‘furthering justice’ in the broadest, social sense of the phrase.” From this order, the Post appeals and

ousing Unit ("SHU"), even though he did not conduct those counts. Id. ¶¶ 16, 30, 36, 38, 40. During that time period, one of the inmates in the SHU—Jeffrey Epstein—hanged himself in his cell. Id. ¶q 1, 26-27. Thomas now moves to compel the Government to produce evidence in connection with the trial scheduled t

33. Thomas seeks three categories of information: (1) "Nile report of the Inspector General" for the United States Department of Justice related to Epstein's death, and "any and all supplemental memorandums, written statements, photos, videos, and incident reports" obtained by the Inspector General's i

that time period, one of the inmates in the SHU—Jeffrey Epstein—hanged himself in his cell. Id. ¶q 1, 26-

ifies the denial of a motion for inspection that does not make some particularized showing of materiality and usefulness.") II. Inspector General Materials Thomas seeks disclosure of both the investigatory materials from the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General's ("OIG") investigation