Summary
A federal judge ordered the release of files related to Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking case, linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. This follows a new law requiring the release of investigation files, with public access expected soon. The files may include various materials like financial records and interview notes, while protecting the identities of victims and witnesses.
Key Facts
- A U.S. federal judge approved the release of Ghislaine Maxwell's case records.
- The records are related to the sex trafficking case involving Jeffrey Epstein.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires these files to be made public.
- The files should be available within 10 days and in a searchable format by December 19.
- Previous rulings also allowed the release of Epstein-related court records.
- Epstein died in 2019 while awaiting trial; his death was ruled a suicide.
- Maxwell was convicted in 2021 and is currently serving a 20-year sentence.
- Released materials will have redactions to protect victim identities.
