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Ocelot II

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2. Did anyone ask him or the DoJ to release them?

Reply to gab13by13 (Original post)

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 11:25 PM

Jul 23

Ghislaine Maxwell's trial took place during Biden's term. Materials from the Epstein file would have been relevant, and for that reason the prosecution (and probably the defense as well) probably would not have approved its release at that time.

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Could President Biden Have Released The Epstein Files [View all] gab13by13 Jul 23 OP

Many times Rhiannon will post the clip in this forum ... cliffside Jul 23 #1

Did anyone ask him or the DoJ to release them? Ocelot II Jul 23 #2

The attorney who was on Lawrence gab13by13 Jul 23 #4

There have been calls to release the names for years. Melon Jul 24 #6

Lawrence Was Especially Powerful Tonight WiVoter Jul 23 #3

Well, we found out today that grand jury files can only be released by a judge's order. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 24 #5

Many have known this little legal fact for years. niyad Jul 24 #9

Being in the files, is not evidence of a crime. Biden is a good man, he would not have released information like this tulipsandroses Jul 24 #7

I confess I'm a little apprehensive about releasing full raw files to the general public Midwestern Democrat Jul 24 #10

Tonight's segment with the lawyer: moondust Jul 24 #8