Alan Dershowitz, former lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein, claims that two New York courts—not the Trump administration—are responsible for withholding information in the Epstein case. Amid ongoing criticism of how the Trump-era Department of Justice handled the matter, Dershowitz insisted there is no “client list” detailing individuals to whom Epstein trafficked women, only redacted FBI affidavits from accusers.
In an interview with Chris Cuomo on NewsNation, Dershowitz stated that he is aware of the identities behind the redactions but clarified that none of those individuals are currently holding public office. He emphasized that judicial gag orders prevent him from sharing further information and stressed that Attorney General Pam Bondi and former President Donald Trump are not responsible for the continued secrecy.
Dershowitz argued that most of the names in question are already public knowledge, having been reported in media coverage and various books. According to him, the number of undisclosed names is small, and if people went to court to challenge the redactions, they could potentially be lifted—something that cannot be done by the executive branch.
Separately, a federal judge in Florida recently rejected a request from the Trump administration to unseal grand jury transcripts from Epstein’s early investigations. Citing limitations under Eleventh Circuit law, the judge stated she was not legally authorized to grant the release. These grand juries were held in 2005 and 2007, leading to Epstein’s controversial plea deal that allowed him to avoid federal sex trafficking charges.
Dershowitz concluded that the responsibility for the withheld information lies solely with the judiciary. He maintained that neither Trump nor his administration has the legal authority to disclose the documents in question, and that criticisms aimed at them are misplaced.
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