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Judge blocks release of Epstein court files

Judge blocks release of Epstein court files

A federal judge has blocked the release of court files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case. The decision came after former President Donald Trump and some of his loyal supporters had pushed for the documents to be made public. The judge cited privacy concerns and the potential harm to third parties as the reasons for the decision. The files in question were expected to contain sensitive information and details about Epstein's alleged co-conspirators. The ruling is a setback for those who had hoped the documents would shed more light on the extensive network of individuals allegedly involved in Epstein's criminal activities. The decision underscores the complexities and challenges in balancing the public's right to information with the need to protect the privacy and rights of those involved in high-profile cases.

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