DOJ says names of two associates Epstein wired $100k and $250k to should stay secret

The Justice Department has urged a federal judge to deny NBC News’ request to unseal the names of two associates who received substantial payments from Jeffrey Epstein in 2018, citing their privacy concerns. The payments, totaling $350,000, occurred shortly after the Miami Herald’s investigation into Epstein’s plea deal, and prosecutors argue they may indicate attempts to influence witnesses.

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