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Sep 6, 2025 The Department of Justice asked a federal judge to keep the names of two Epstein associates sealed Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The filing limited public access in a high-profile case and raised accountability concerns about how the justice system handles powerful figures.
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- DOJ Opposes Unsealing Epstein Associates' Names — The Department of Justice requested a federal judge to deny NBC News's request to unseal the names of two associates who received large payments from Jeffrey Epstein.
- Justice Department seeks to keep Epstein associates' names secret — Lawyers for the Justice Department requested a federal judge to keep the names of two associates who received large payments from Jeffrey Epstein in 2018 confidential.
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Week 34 – 2025-09-06–2025-09-12
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