Ghislaine Maxwell has formally opposed the U.S. Department of Justice's proposal to unseal grand jury transcripts related to her criminal case involving Jeffrey Epstein. In court filings submitted on August 5, 2025, Maxwell's attorneys argued that since she is actively litigating her case and is unaware of the contents of the grand jury records, she must oppose their release. The judge declined Maxwell's lawyers' request to review the transcripts before deciding on their disclosure, prompting their objection. The opposition comes amid ongoing legal proceedings and discussions about the transparency of the grand jury materials in the Southern District of New York. Maxwell's stance contrasts with the government's efforts to make the records public, which have been partially released in other contexts. The deadline for all parties, including Epstein's representatives and alleged victims, to state their positions on the DOJ's bid to unseal the transcripts was August 5, 2025.