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Glasgow Times
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Miami. It seeks at least 10 billion dollars (£7.4 billion) in damages. Mr Trump promised a lawsuit after the newspaper described a sexually suggestive letter that the newspaper says bore Mr Trump's name and was included in a 2003 album for Epstein's 50th birthday. The president denied writing the letter, calling the story 'false, malicious, and defamatory'. Jeffrey Epstein in 2017 (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP) The letter was reportedly collected by disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell as part of a birthday album for Epstein years before he was first arrested in 2006 and subsequently had a falling-out with Mr Trump. The letter bearing Mr Trump's name includes text framed by the outline of what appears to be a hand-drawn naked woman and ends with, 'Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret,' according to the newspaper. The outlet described the contents of the letter but did not publish a photo showing it entirely or provide details on how it came to learn about it. It comes after the US Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal grand jury transcripts in Epstein's case at the direction of Mr Trump amid a firestorm over the administration's handling of records related to the case. Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche filed motions urging the court to unseal the Epstein transcripts as well as those in the case against Maxwell, who was convicted of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein. Epstein killed himself in 2019 shortly after his arrest while awaiting trial. The Justice Department's announcement that it would not be making public any more Epstein files enraged parts of Mr Trump's base, in part because members of his own administration had hyped the expected release and stoked conspiracies around the well-connected financier. Activists put up a poster showing President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein near the US Embassy in London (AP/Thomas Krych) The Justice Department said in the court filings that it will work with prosecutors in New York to make appropriate redactions of victim-related information and other personally identifying information before transcripts are released. 'Transparency in this process will not be at the expense of our obligation under the law to protect victims,' Mr Blanche wrote. But despite the new push to release the grand jury transcripts, the administration has not announced plans to reverse course and release other evidence in its possession. Attorney general Pam Bondi had hyped the release of additional materials after the initial Epstein files disclosure in February sparked outrage because it contained no new revelations. A judge would have to approve the release of the grand jury transcripts, and it is likely to be a lengthy process to decide what can become public and to make redactions to protect sensitive witness and victim information. The records would show testimony from witnesses and other evidence presented by the prosecution during the secret grand jury proceedings, when a panel decides whether there is enough evidence to bring an indictment, or a formal criminal charge.
South Wales Argus
19-07-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Miami. It seeks at least 10 billion dollars (£7.4 billion) in damages. Mr Trump promised a lawsuit after the newspaper described a sexually suggestive letter that the newspaper says bore Mr Trump's name and was included in a 2003 album for Epstein's 50th birthday. The president denied writing the letter, calling the story 'false, malicious, and defamatory'. Jeffrey Epstein in 2017 (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP) The letter was reportedly collected by disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell as part of a birthday album for Epstein years before he was first arrested in 2006 and subsequently had a falling-out with Mr Trump. The letter bearing Mr Trump's name includes text framed by the outline of what appears to be a hand-drawn naked woman and ends with, 'Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret,' according to the newspaper. The outlet described the contents of the letter but did not publish a photo showing it entirely or provide details on how it came to learn about it. It comes after the US Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal grand jury transcripts in Epstein's case at the direction of Mr Trump amid a firestorm over the administration's handling of records related to the case. Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche filed motions urging the court to unseal the Epstein transcripts as well as those in the case against Maxwell, who was convicted of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein. Epstein killed himself in 2019 shortly after his arrest while awaiting trial. The Justice Department's announcement that it would not be making public any more Epstein files enraged parts of Mr Trump's base, in part because members of his own administration had hyped the expected release and stoked conspiracies around the well-connected financier. Activists put up a poster showing President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein near the US Embassy in London (AP/Thomas Krych) The Justice Department said in the court filings that it will work with prosecutors in New York to make appropriate redactions of victim-related information and other personally identifying information before transcripts are released. 'Transparency in this process will not be at the expense of our obligation under the law to protect victims,' Mr Blanche wrote. But despite the new push to release the grand jury transcripts, the administration has not announced plans to reverse course and release other evidence in its possession. Attorney general Pam Bondi had hyped the release of additional materials after the initial Epstein files disclosure in February sparked outrage because it contained no new revelations. A judge would have to approve the release of the grand jury transcripts, and it is likely to be a lengthy process to decide what can become public and to make redactions to protect sensitive witness and victim information. The records would show testimony from witnesses and other evidence presented by the prosecution during the secret grand jury proceedings, when a panel decides whether there is enough evidence to bring an indictment, or a formal criminal charge.
The Herald Scotland
19-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties
Mr Trump promised a lawsuit after the newspaper described a sexually suggestive letter that the newspaper says bore Mr Trump's name and was included in a 2003 album for Epstein's 50th birthday. The president denied writing the letter, calling the story 'false, malicious, and defamatory'. Jeffrey Epstein in 2017 (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP) The letter was reportedly collected by disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell as part of a birthday album for Epstein years before he was first arrested in 2006 and subsequently had a falling-out with Mr Trump. The letter bearing Mr Trump's name includes text framed by the outline of what appears to be a hand-drawn naked woman and ends with, 'Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret,' according to the newspaper. The outlet described the contents of the letter but did not publish a photo showing it entirely or provide details on how it came to learn about it. It comes after the US Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal grand jury transcripts in Epstein's case at the direction of Mr Trump amid a firestorm over the administration's handling of records related to the case. Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche filed motions urging the court to unseal the Epstein transcripts as well as those in the case against Maxwell, who was convicted of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein. Epstein killed himself in 2019 shortly after his arrest while awaiting trial. The Justice Department's announcement that it would not be making public any more Epstein files enraged parts of Mr Trump's base, in part because members of his own administration had hyped the expected release and stoked conspiracies around the well-connected financier. Activists put up a poster showing President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein near the US Embassy in London (AP/Thomas Krych) The Justice Department said in the court filings that it will work with prosecutors in New York to make appropriate redactions of victim-related information and other personally identifying information before transcripts are released. 'Transparency in this process will not be at the expense of our obligation under the law to protect victims,' Mr Blanche wrote. But despite the new push to release the grand jury transcripts, the administration has not announced plans to reverse course and release other evidence in its possession. Attorney general Pam Bondi had hyped the release of additional materials after the initial Epstein files disclosure in February sparked outrage because it contained no new revelations. A judge would have to approve the release of the grand jury transcripts, and it is likely to be a lengthy process to decide what can become public and to make redactions to protect sensitive witness and victim information. The records would show testimony from witnesses and other evidence presented by the prosecution during the secret grand jury proceedings, when a panel decides whether there is enough evidence to bring an indictment, or a formal criminal charge.
Western Telegraph
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Western Telegraph
Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Miami. It seeks at least 10 billion dollars (£7.4 billion) in damages. Mr Trump promised a lawsuit after the newspaper described a sexually suggestive letter that the newspaper says bore Mr Trump's name and was included in a 2003 album for Epstein's 50th birthday. The president denied writing the letter, calling the story 'false, malicious, and defamatory'. Jeffrey Epstein in 2017 (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP) The letter was reportedly collected by disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell as part of a birthday album for Epstein years before he was first arrested in 2006 and subsequently had a falling-out with Mr Trump. The letter bearing Mr Trump's name includes text framed by the outline of what appears to be a hand-drawn naked woman and ends with, 'Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret,' according to the newspaper. The outlet described the contents of the letter but did not publish a photo showing it entirely or provide details on how it came to learn about it. It comes after the US Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal grand jury transcripts in Epstein's case at the direction of Mr Trump amid a firestorm over the administration's handling of records related to the case. Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche filed motions urging the court to unseal the Epstein transcripts as well as those in the case against Maxwell, who was convicted of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein. Epstein killed himself in 2019 shortly after his arrest while awaiting trial. The Justice Department's announcement that it would not be making public any more Epstein files enraged parts of Mr Trump's base, in part because members of his own administration had hyped the expected release and stoked conspiracies around the well-connected financier. Activists put up a poster showing President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein near the US Embassy in London (AP/Thomas Krych) The Justice Department said in the court filings that it will work with prosecutors in New York to make appropriate redactions of victim-related information and other personally identifying information before transcripts are released. 'Transparency in this process will not be at the expense of our obligation under the law to protect victims,' Mr Blanche wrote. But despite the new push to release the grand jury transcripts, the administration has not announced plans to reverse course and release other evidence in its possession. Attorney general Pam Bondi had hyped the release of additional materials after the initial Epstein files disclosure in February sparked outrage because it contained no new revelations. A judge would have to approve the release of the grand jury transcripts, and it is likely to be a lengthy process to decide what can become public and to make redactions to protect sensitive witness and victim information. The records would show testimony from witnesses and other evidence presented by the prosecution during the secret grand jury proceedings, when a panel decides whether there is enough evidence to bring an indictment, or a formal criminal charge.
Toronto Sun
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Trump administration seeks release of Epstein grand jury records but not Justice Department files
Published Jul 18, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 4 minute read This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry, shows Jeffrey Epstein, March 28, 2017. Photo by File / New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP WASHINGTON — Under intense pressure from President Donald Trump's own supporters, his administration now says it will push a court to unseal secret documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case in an effort to put to rest for good a political crisis largely of its own making. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account But even if those records become public, it's far from certain they will appease critics enraged over the administration's unfulfilled promises of full transparency about evidence against the wealthy financier. Meanwhile, the administration remains dogged by questions about its refusal to release other records in its possession after stoking conspiracy theories and pledging to uncover government secrets of the 'deep state.' Here's a look at the ongoing Epstein files controversy and what may happen next: How the case got here Trump is desperately trying to turn the page on a crisis that has consumed his administration since the Justice Department announced last week that it would not release any more evidence about the sex trafficking investigation into Epstein, who killed himself behind bars while awaiting trial in 2019. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The latest development came Thursday when the Wall Street Journal described a sexually suggestive letter that the newspaper says bore Trump's name and was included in a 2003 album for Epstein's 50th birthday. Trump denied writing the letter, calling it 'false, malicious, and defamatory.' Shortly after the story was published, Trump said he had directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to 'produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval.' 'This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!' the president wrote on social media. Bondi then announced that the Justice Department would move Friday to ask the court to unseal the grand jury transcripts. Courts are typically reluctant to release grand jury materials Grand juries decide whether there is enough evidence to bring an indictment, or a formal criminal charge, and their proceedings are secret to protect the reputations of people who end up not being charged and to encourage reluctant witnesses to testify. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Grand jury transcripts — which could show the testimony of witnesses and other evidence presented by prosecutors — are rarely released by courts, unless they need to be disclosed in connection with a judicial proceeding. In fact, grand jury secrecy is such a sacrosanct principle under the law that government officials who improperly disclose testimony are subject to prosecution. Witnesses are not bound by those rules. Even with the Justice Department endorsement, it could take weeks or months of legal wrangling to decide what can be released and how to protect witnesses and other sensitive victim information. And it's unlikely the transcripts would shed any light on a major fascination of conspiracy theorists obsessed with Epstein's case: the financier's connections to other powerful figures whom some believe were involved in Epstein's sex trafficking scheme. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Court have blocked the release of grand jury materials in other high-profile investigations. House Democrats in 2019 sought grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation while Congress was conducting its impeachment inquiry into Trump. But the Justice Department successfully fought for years to keep the material secret. The administration could release other records right now The Justice Department's decision to seek grand jury transcripts gives the administration a reason to point to the courts to explain why more material hasn't yet been released. But the uproar over the Epstein files was never about the grand jury transcripts — it was about the thousands of other pages in the government's possession that the administration now says it won't release. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Facing outrage after the first release of Epstein files flopped in February, Bondi said officials were poring over a 'truckload' of previously withheld evidence she said had been handed over by the FBI. But after a monthslong review of evidence in the government's possession, the Justice Department determined that no 'further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted.' The Justice Department has yet to fully explain why none of that material could be released. It noted in its memo earlier this month that much of the material was placed under seal by a court to protect victims and 'only a fraction' of it 'would have been aired publicly had Epstein gone to trial.' Since then, Bondi has largely refused to answer questions from reporters about the matter. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. House Republicans may vote next week on a resolution that seeks to appease GOP demands for more transparency on the Epstein case, The resolution calls on the Justice Department to publicly release records, but it carries no legal force. 'The House Republicans are for transparency, and they're looking for a way to say that they agree with the White House,' House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday. 'We agree with the president. Everything he said about that, all the credible evidence should come out.' Democrats, with the support of nine Republicans, have advanced their own legislation that would require the Justice Department to release more information about the case. — Associated Press Writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report. Read More Toronto & GTA Tennis Celebrity World Editorials
