Judge rules Epstein grand jury records from 2019 can be released
A federal judge says materials from the investigation can be unsealed because of a new law passed by Congress last month.
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US District Judge Richard Berman's ruling reverses his previous decision to keep the material sealed. He cited a new law passed by Congress requiring the justice department to release files about Epstein.
In his latest ruling, Judge Berman said the victims have the right to "have their identity and privacy protected", adding that their "safety and privacy are paramount".
Esptein was charged with sex trafficking in July 2019. He died in a New York prison cell a month later while awaiting trail.
Judge Berman in August had denied the justice department's request because of concerns about "possible threats to victims' safety and privacy".
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