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Summary
This legal document, page 3 of a court filing from July 18, 2025, argues for the release of grand jury records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. It cites multiple legal precedents to establish that while grand jury proceedings are traditionally secret, this secrecy is not absolute and can be overridden in 'special circumstances' of significant public and historical interest. The document asserts that the Epstein matter, involving 'the most infamous pedophile in American history,' qualifies as such a circumstance, making the grand jury records 'critical pieces' of national history that should be made public.
People (8)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Biaggi |
Mentioned in the case name 'In re Biaggi, 478 F.2d 489 (2d Cir. 1973)'.
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| Craig |
Mentioned in the case name 'In re Craig, 131 F.3d 99, 102 (2d Cir. 1997)'.
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| Carlson |
Mentioned in the case name 'Carlson v. United States, 837 F.3d 753, 767 (7th Cir. 2016)'.
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| Epstein |
Subject of the matter discussed, referred to as 'the Epstein matter' and 'Epstein's case'.
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| Dave Aronberg |
Named as a party in the case 'CA Florida Holdings, LLC v. Dave Aronberg and Joseph Abruzzo'.
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| Joseph Abruzzo |
Named as a party in the case 'CA Florida Holdings, LLC v. Dave Aronberg and Joseph Abruzzo'.
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| Jeffrey Epstein |
Identified by full name and described as 'the most infamous pedophile in American history'.
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| Wild |
Mentioned in the case name 'In re Wild, 994 F.3d 1244, 1247 (11th Cir. 2021)'.
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Organizations (7)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Nat. Sec. Archive | Archive/Organization |
Mentioned in the case name 'In re Petition of Nat. Sec. Archive'.
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| Second Circuit | government agency |
A U.S. Court of Appeals cited for its recognition of 'special circumstances' for releasing grand jury records.
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| 7th Cir. | government agency |
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, cited in 'Carlson v. United States'.
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| CA Florida Holdings, LLC | company |
Plaintiff in the case 'CA Florida Holdings, LLC v. Dave Aronberg and Joseph Abruzzo'.
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| 15th Cir. | government agency |
The 15th Judicial Circuit Court, cited for an order in 'CA Florida Holdings, LLC v. Dave Aronberg and Joseph Abruzzo'.
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| 11th Cir. | government agency |
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, cited in 'In re Wild'.
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| DOJ | government agency |
Appears in the footer as part of a document identifier 'DOJ-OGR-00015039'.
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Timeline (3 events)
2024-02-29
A Trial Court's Order was issued in the case of CA Florida Holdings, LLC v. Dave Aronberg and Joseph Abruzzo.
15th Cir.
2024-07-01
An Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Reconsideration was issued by the 15th Circuit.
15th Cir.
Key Quotes (10)
"It is a tradition of law that proceedings before a grand jury shall generally remain secret."Source
— In re Biaggi
(Cited as a general principle of grand jury secrecy.)
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"[T]he tradition of secrecy,” however, “is not absolute."Source
— In re Petition of Nat. Sec. Archive
(Cited to establish that grand jury secrecy has exceptions.)
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"there are certain ‘special circumstances’ in which release of grand jury records is appropriate even outside the boundaries of the rule."Source
— In re Craig
(Quoted from a Second Circuit decision recognizing exceptions to grand jury secrecy.)
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"Rule 6(e)(3)(E) does not displace that inherent power. It merely identifies a permissive list of situations where that power can be used."Source
— Carlson v. United States
(Cited to explain that the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure do not limit the court's inherent power to release records.)
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"special circumstance"Source
— In re Craig
(Used to describe historical interest by the public as a reason to release grand jury records.)
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"whether such an interest outweighs the countervailing interests in privacy and secrecy[.]"Source
— In re Craig
(Describing the discretionary test the Court must apply when considering the release of grand jury records.)
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"the most infamous pedophile in American history."Source
— CA Florida Holdings, LLC v. Dave Aronberg and Joseph Abruzzo
(A description of Jeffrey Epstein from a court order.)
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"tell a tale of national disgrace."Source
— In re Wild
(Describing the facts surrounding Epstein's case.)
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"critical pieces of an important moment in our nation’s history."Source
— In re Petition of Nat. Sec. Archive
(Describing the nature of the grand jury records in question.)
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"The time for the public to guess what they contain"Source
— Unknown
(An incomplete quote at the end of a paragraph arguing for public access.)
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Full Extracted Text
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 785 Filed 07/18/25 Page 3 of 4
4. “It is a tradition of law that proceedings before a grand jury shall generally remain secret.” In re Biaggi, 478 F.2d 489 (2d Cir. 1973). “[T]he tradition of secrecy,” however, “is not absolute.” In re Petition of Nat. Sec. Archive, 104 F. Supp. 3d 625, 628 (S.D.N.Y. 2015). Although Rule 6(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure generally lists the exceptions to grand jury secrecy, the Second Circuit has recognized that “there are certain ‘special circumstances’ in which release of grand jury records is appropriate even outside the boundaries of the rule.” In re Craig, 131 F.3d 99, 102 (2d Cir. 1997); see also Carlson v. United States, 837 F.3d 753, 767 (7th Cir. 2016) (“Rule 6(e)(3)(E) does not displace that inherent power. It merely identifies a permissive list of situations where that power can be used.”). One such “special circumstance” is historical interest by the public. In re Craig, 131 F.3d at 105. Under In re Craig, this Court retains discretion to determine “whether such an interest outweighs the countervailing interests in privacy and secrecy[.]” Id.
5. Public officials, lawmakers, pundits, and ordinary citizens remain deeply interested and concerned about the Epstein matter. Indeed, other jurists have released grand jury transcripts after concluding that Epstein’s case qualifies as a matter of public concern. See Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Reconsideration of the Trial Court’s February 29, 2024 Order, CA Florida Holdings, LLC v. Dave Aronberg and Joseph Abruzzo, 50-2019 CA-014681 (15th Cir. July 1, 2024).³ After all, Jeffrey Epstein is “the most infamous pedophile in American history.” Id. The facts surrounding Epstein’s case “tell a tale of national disgrace.” In re Wild, 994 F.3d 1244, 1247 (11th Cir. 2021) (discussing the plea agreement secured by Epstein in Florida). The grand jury records are thus “critical pieces of an important moment in our nation’s history.” In re Petition of Nat. Sec. Archive, 104 F. Supp. 3d at 629. “The time for the public to guess what they contain
³ https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/home/showpublisheddocument/4194/638554423710170000.
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