Judges Richard Berman and Paul Engelmayer require additional submissions to rule on motions to unseal grand jury testimony in the Epstein and Maxwell cases. They listed several factors for consideration, including the identity of the disclosure requester, objections from defendants or the Government, and whether victims were notified. The importance of victim involvement in legal proceedings is emphasized. Blanche cited a DOJ/FBI memo challenging the evidence needed to substantiate the unsealing, further complicating the request process.
The Court cannot rule on the motion without additional submissions, requiring specific factors such as the identity of the party seeking disclosure and whether the defendant opposes it.
Both judges request confirmation on whether victims were notified of the unsealing motion, emphasizing the importance of their involvement in the proceedings.
Factors for disclosure applications include the current status of the grand jury principles, potential public availability of material, and the impact on affected witnesses.
The inclusion of victims in the proceedings is underscored as essential to their relevant experiences and involvement before decisions are made.
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