Southern District of New York Courthouse

Eighth data set comprising a compilation of court records from multiple Epstein-related cases including USA v. Epstein (SDNY), USA v. Maxwell, Doe v. United States (SDFL), and State of Florida v. Epstein. Included pleadings, orders, hearing transcripts, and sealed filings that were made available publicly for the first time.

Fourth data set containing records from the SDNY investigation of Epstein (2018-2019) and Maxwell (2020-2021). Included FBI interview reports (302s), evidence processing records, and communications between investigators and prosecutors. Materials covered the period from the reopening of the investigation through the Maxwell trial.

Second data set in the DOJ's EFTA disclosure, released alongside Data Set 1. Contained additional FBI investigation materials, internal DOJ memoranda, and prosecution files from the Southern District of Florida and Southern District of New York Epstein cases. Included materials from the investigation into Epstein's death at MCC.

Judge Paul Engelmayer denied motions to unseal the grand jury transcripts from the Maxwell case, ruling that the narrow exceptions to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e) requiring secrecy of grand jury proceedings did not apply. The DOJ stated the transcripts contained nothing new beyond what was presented at trial.

Deposition transcript of former Attorney General William Barr before the House Oversight Committee. Barr was questioned about the DOJ's handling of Epstein's case during his tenure, the circumstances of Epstein's death at MCC New York, and any investigations into co-conspirators that were conducted or declined under his leadership.

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated portions of the district court's unsealing orders and remanded for further review. The appellate court addressed the balance between public access to court records and the privacy interests of third parties named in the sealed documents, including the Florida deposition transcript.

Ghislaine Maxwell's petition for writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging her conviction and sentence. Maxwell argued that the NPA's co-conspirator immunity clause should have barred her prosecution, among other legal arguments. The petition was opposed by the government, which argued that the NPA did not bind the SDNY office.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed Maxwell's conviction on all counts. The appellate court rejected Maxwell's arguments regarding jury selection issues, evidentiary rulings, and claims of vindictive prosecution. The decision upheld the 20-year sentence.

Judge Alison J. Nathan sentenced Ghislaine Maxwell to 240 months (20 years) in federal prison, plus 5 years of supervised release and a $750,000 fine. The sentence reflected Maxwell's central role in Epstein's abuse scheme. The court found Maxwell played an instrumental role in the sexual exploitation of multiple minor girls.

The government's sentencing memorandum requested a sentence of 30 to 55 years imprisonment. Prosecutors detailed the severity and scope of Maxwell's role in recruiting, grooming, and abusing minor victims over a period of years. The memorandum included victim impact statements from multiple survivors.

Maxwell's defense sentencing memorandum requesting a sentence of four to five years. The defense argued that Maxwell had been subjected to harsh pretrial conditions, that she was being used as a proxy for Epstein, and presented character letters from supporters. The defense emphasized Maxwell's age, the conditions of confinement, and argued the government's sentencing recommendation was excessive.

Prince Andrew settled the civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre for an undisclosed amount reported to be approximately $12 million. The settlement included a 'substantial donation' to Giuffre's charity in support of victims' rights. The case was dismissed with prejudice. Prince Andrew had previously been stripped of his military affiliations and royal patronages.

After a one-month trial, the jury found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts: conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, conspiracy to transport minors with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts, sex trafficking conspiracy, and sex trafficking of a minor. She was acquitted on the enticement of a minor to travel count.

Transcript of the prosecution's closing arguments in USA v. Maxwell. AUSA Alison Moe argued that Maxwell was not merely a bystander but was 'the key' to Epstein's scheme, actively recruiting, grooming, and participating in the abuse. The prosecution walked through the evidence connecting Maxwell to each count and each victim who testified.

Transcript of the defense closing arguments in USA v. Maxwell. Defense attorney Laura Menninger argued that Maxwell was being scapegoated for Epstein's crimes, that the victims' memories were unreliable after decades, and that the government had failed to prove Maxwell's direct involvement. The defense emphasized the absence of Epstein as the true perpetrator.

As the prosecution's first witness at the Maxwell trial, pilot Larry Visoski testified about his 30 years of service flying Epstein's aircraft. He identified passengers including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Kevin Spacey, and Bill Gates. He described Maxwell as frequently present and 'number two' in Epstein's organization. He testified about the flight operations and visiting all of Epstein's properties.

The court severed the two perjury counts (Counts Eight and Nine) from the superseding indictment against Maxwell for a separate trial. The perjury charges related to false testimony Maxwell allegedly gave during her 2016 depositions in the Giuffre v. Maxwell civil case regarding her knowledge of Epstein's sexual abuse of minors.

The superseding indictment added a sex trafficking conspiracy charge and a sex trafficking of a minor charge, alleging Maxwell groomed a fourth victim, aged 14, between 2001 and 2004 at Epstein's Palm Beach residence. The new charges expanded the time frame of the alleged conduct. The perjury counts were severed for a separate trial.

The government argued Maxwell posed an extreme flight risk, citing her three passports, extensive international connections, and substantial financial resources including over $20 million in assets. The court agreed and ordered Maxwell detained pending trial at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Federal grand jury indictment charging Ghislaine Maxwell with six counts including conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, conspiracy to transport minors with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, and two counts of perjury related to her 2016 deposition testimony.

Following Epstein's death on August 10, 2019, at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, the government filed a nolle prosequi formally dismissing the criminal charges. The court entered the order on August 29, 2019, ending the criminal prosecution. The government noted that the investigation into co-conspirators would continue.

Full transcript of the bail hearing before Judge Richard Berman. The hearing included arguments about Epstein's wealth, flight risk, and danger to the community. The government revealed the discovery of the locked safe contents. Judge Berman denied bail, stating that Epstein's 'alleged conduct is horrific' and that no conditions could assure the safety of the community.

Epstein's defense team proposed a $100 million bail package secured by his Manhattan townhouse and private jet, with conditions including house arrest, electronic monitoring, and surrender of travel documents. The proposal was rejected by Judge Richard Berman, who found Epstein posed a danger to the community and a flight risk.

The government opposed Epstein's request for bail, arguing he was a danger to the community and a flight risk. The memorandum detailed the discovery of a locked safe containing piles of cash, dozens of diamonds, an expired passport with a Saudi Arabia address and different name, and CDs with labels including the names of young women. Judge Berman ultimately denied bail.

Federal indictment charging Jeffrey Epstein with one count of sex trafficking of minors and one count of conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of minors. The indictment alleged that from at least 2002 through 2005, Epstein recruited and abused dozens of minor girls at his Manhattan and Palm Beach residences, some as young as 14 years old.

The defamation case between Giuffre and Maxwell was settled out of court. While the settlement terms remain confidential, the case produced an enormous record of depositions, exhibits, and filings. Much of this discovery material was filed under seal and has been the subject of ongoing unsealing litigation through 2024.

Virginia Giuffre filed a defamation lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell in the Southern District of New York. The complaint alleged that Maxwell defamed Giuffre by publicly calling her statements about Maxwell's involvement in Epstein's trafficking operation 'obvious lies.' The case generated thousands of pages of discovery material that would later be unsealed.