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He explained that Congress passed special legislation allowing these files to be unsealed, but courts faced the legal dilemma of conflicting statutes. Ultimately, the district court deemed that the law permitting release overrides the secrecy statutes, leading to the unsealing—an unprecedented move with significant legal and ethical implications.
Epstein, Immunity, and Legal Strategy
Tim reflected on Epstein’s death as a procedural detail: since he was never convicted or went to trial, he remains presumed innocent under law. Consequently, the grand jury materials related to his investigation are protected from disclosure by statute.