Epstein Grand Jury Testimony May Be Released Under New Florida Law

Published on February 29, 2024

PALM BEACH, FLA.—Florida’s newest law intends to pull back the curtain on what happened in the Jeffrey Epstein grand jury inquiry nearly two decades ago. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 117 on Feb. 29, which, he said, would “effectively compel” courts to disclose the testimonies of Epstein’s victims for the first time. “They say that justice delayed is justice denied,” he said. “I think, in many respects, this whole ordeal has proven that to be true.” The Palm Beach Police Department asked the State Attorney to charge Epstein in 2006 with multiple felonies, including unlawful sexual activity with a minor. That state attorney chose to present the evidence to a grand jury, which means that all who came forward and the testimonies they shared would be kept secret....