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From: FBI News Briefing Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - FBI Daily News Briefing - August 12, 2025 Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:20:11 +0000 Importance: Normal • Continued Reporting: Judge Will Not Unseal Grand Jury Papers of Maxwell, Epstein's Companion EFTA00163609 EFTA00163610 EFTA00163611 EFTA00163612 EFTA00163613 Continued Reporting: Judge Will Not Unseal Grand Jury Papers of Maxwell, Epstein's Companion The New York Times (08/11, Meko) reported that a Manhattan federal judge denied the government's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from the investigation into Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's companion. According to the article, the judge stated that unsealing the transcripts would erode confidence in people called to testify before future grand juries and that the information would not reveal anything new. The article explained that the decision comes amid ongoing controversy and speculation surrounding Epstein's death and the government's investigation, with some critics accusing the government of hiding information about Epstein's crimes and associates. The article highlighted that the DOJ announced last month that it had closed an "exhaustive review of investigative holdings relating to Jeffrey Epstein." In a memo, the FBI and D01 said a review "revealed no EFTA00163614 incriminating 'client listm or evidence that "Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals." It indicated that there would be no more disclosures about Epstein. EFTA00163615 EFTA00163616 EFTA00163617 EFTA00163618 EFTA00163619 EFTA00163620