Judge denies DOJ request to release Epstein grand jury transcripts

Legal & Judicial - A federal judge denied the Justice Department's request to unseal grand jury transcripts in the Jeffrey Epstein case [1] - The judge cited hearsay nature of the grand jury testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein's conduct [1] - Possible threats to victim safety and privacy were a factor in the judge's decision [1] - The Justice Department declined to comment on the ruling [2]