Alan Dershowitz, a former lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein, has called on the U.S. Justice Department to release more records from its investigation into Epstein’s sex-trafficking activities. He also suggested granting Ghislaine Maxwell immunity so she can testify fully about Epstein’s crimes.
In an interview with Fox News Sunday, Dershowitz said that the grand jury transcripts currently requested by the government would not reveal key information sought by supporters of former President Donald Trump, such as the names of Epstein’s alleged clients.
“I think the judge should release the transcripts, but the names people are looking for are not in there,” Dershowitz said. He added that he had seen some of the investigation materials, including FBI interviews where victims mentioned “very important people,” but those names were redacted.
Jeffrey Epstein, who was awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, died by suicide in 2019 while in a New York jail. Since then, there has been public pressure, especially from Trump supporters, for the release of more documents related to the case.
Earlier this year, Attorney General Pam Bondi said the department planned to release “a lot of names” and “a lot of flight logs.” However, this month, the Justice Department and FBI issued a joint memo stating there was no evidence of an incriminating “client list” or any blackmail scheme. The memo also confirmed that Epstein died by suicide, not murder.
This announcement led to backlash from Trump supporters, prompting Trump to direct the Justice Department to ask a federal judge to unseal grand jury transcripts from both Epstein’s and Maxwell’s cases.
On Friday, the government officially filed a motion in a Manhattan court to make the grand jury records public. However, legal experts warn that the release of these documents may not meet the expectations of those hoping for wider revelations, as judges often deny such requests to protect the integrity of grand jury proceedings.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former associate, was convicted in 2021 on federal charges linked to Epstein’s abuse of underage girls. She is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence but has appealed her case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Dershowitz said on Sunday that if the government truly wants to uncover the full story of Epstein’s crimes, it should grant Maxwell “use immunity.” This would protect her from prosecution based on her testimony, allowing her to speak openly before Congress.
“She knows everything. She is the Rosetta Stone,” Dershowitz said.
