Alan Dershowitz, former attorney for Jeffrey Epstein, has stated that two New York courts are responsible for withholding information related to the financier’s case, and that the Trump administration is not involved in the suppression of materials. Dershowitz, who helped secure Epstein a plea agreement in 2008, made the remarks during an interview on NewsNation with Chris Cuomo. He emphasized that there is no “client list” of individuals linked to Epstein, but rather a redacted FBI affidavit containing accusations from multiple accusers. “None of the individuals named in the documents are currently holding public office,” Dershowitz said. He added that while he is aware of the identities of those mentioned, judicial orders prevent him from disclosing them publicly. He specifically clarified that Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Trump are not responsible for the information being withheld.
When asked if the government is hiding any client list, Dershowitz replied:
“No, there’s no client list and never has been. What exists is a redacted FBI affidavit from accusers. The names have been blacked out. The redactions could be undone through court proceedings.” He further explained that the suppression is primarily driven by two Manhattan judges, who aim to protect alleged victims. “Many of the names that have been disclosed are already available in public records, books, and articles. The media has not fully reported all the names that are publicly known,” Dershowitz added.
Earlier this week, a federal judge in Florida, U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg, denied a Trump administration request to release grand jury transcripts from the Epstein case. The judge noted that federal law does not allow the court to grant the request, leaving her “hands tied.” These transcripts are tied to federal investigations conducted in 2005 and 2007, which eventually led to Epstein pleading guilty to state charges and serving 13 months in jail. Federal prosecutors agreed not to pursue additional sex trafficking charges at that time.
In a separate courtroom on Wednesday, a second judge denied a similar request from Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who sought access to related materials. Dershowitz’s statements clarify that ongoing limitations on information disclosure are judicial decisions, not actions by the Trump administration, and underscore the complex legal and procedural factors surrounding the public release of documents from Epstein’s high-profile case.
