You gotta love it when the woodwork attracts famous folks, especially the lawyers. Here’s the article, and below the takeaways and summary in case you don’t want to read the dribble.
Comprehensive Summary
The article, titled “‘I Know What’s in Those Documents’: Alan Dershowitz Says He Has the Epstein Files, But Judges Are Blocking Their Release,” details a segment from Piers Morgan Uncensored featuring Jeffrey Epstein’s former defense attorney, Alan Dershowitz.
Dershowitz claims that he possesses “important” files related to Epstein and is eager to release them to the public, offering to turn them over directly to Piers Morgan. However, he asserts that the release is being blocked by three federal judges in New York who have sealed the depositions and other material. He pushed back against the narrative that the White House or Justice Department is solely responsible for withholding the files, arguing that the judges are the primary barrier preventing the disclosure of the “most important material.”
During the discussion, Dershowitz addressed previous reports, including emails suggesting Epstein spent time with Donald Trump. Dershowitz then recounted a conversation he had with Epstein between 2006 and 2007. Dershowitz said he asked Epstein to name people who may have been involved in improper conduct to potentially secure a better deal, specifically mentioning Donald Trump. According to Dershowitz, Epstein explicitly stated, “No, Trump didn’t do anything wrong. I can’t say anything about him that would be helpful to the government, even if the government wanted to get him.”
The segment also included a pushback from former Kamala Harris advisor Mike Nellis, who suggested Dershowitz’s files represent only a small fraction (around 3%) of the overall Epstein documents, arguing the White House and Justice Department could release the rest. Dershowitz refuted this, emphasizing the judiciary’s role in keeping key depositions sealed. The article notes that Dershowitz’s own communication with Epstein is protected by attorney-client privilege, which remains in effect even after the client’s death.
Must Takeaways
Attorney-Client Privilege: Dershowitz’s personal communications with Epstein are covered by attorney-client privilege, which continues after a client’s death.
Dershowitz Claims Possession of Files: Alan Dershowitz, Epstein’s former lawyer, publicly stated he has “important” files and depositions related to Jeffrey Epstein and wants to release them, specifically offering them to Piers Morgan.
Judges are Blocking Release: Dershowitz asserts that the reason the “most important material” is not public is because three federal judges in New York have sealed key depositions, not the White House or Justice Department.
Epstein Denied Trump Involvement: Dershowitz recounted a 2006–2007 conversation where he directly asked Epstein about Donald Trump. According to Dershowitz, Epstein denied that Trump “did anything wrong” and said he couldn’t provide any information about him to the government.
Scope of Files Disputed: Political commentator Mike Nellis countered Dershowitz’s claims, arguing that Dershowitz’s files represent only about 3% of the total “Epstein Files.”