U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie, representing Kentucky’s 4th district, announced a significant legal development on December 10, 2025, regarding the release of grand jury materials related to Jeffrey Epstein. Massie posted a series of updates on his official social media account outlining recent court rulings and legislative efforts.
In a post dated December 10, 2025, Massie stated: ” New development. Three federal judges who previously could not release grand jury material have now ruled that our Epstein Files Transparency Act has changed the legal landscape and they will be releasing all material with redactions to protect victims.” He included links to further information about this decision.
Later that day, Massie provided specific details on the judges and cases affected by these rulings: “Summary of rulings to release since bill passage:
Judge Rodney Smith
Dec. 4
Southern District of Florida
2007 Epstein Case
Judge Paul Englemayer
Dec. 9
Southern District of New York
2021 Maxwell Case
Judge Richard Berman
Dec. 10
Southern District of New York
2019 Epstein Case”
In another post on December 10, Massie addressed gun rights legislation: “No one should have to beg the government to exercise a constitutionally protected right anywhere in the country.
Thank you @repvanorden for cosponsoring HR 645, the National Constitutional Carry Act.”
The context for these announcements includes recent changes in federal law following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This legislation altered prior restrictions preventing courts from releasing grand jury materials in high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Thomas Massie has served as U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 4th district since replacing Geoff Davis in 2012 and previously held positions in state government including service in the Kentucky House of Representatives and as Lewis County Judge Executive. Born in Huntington, West Virginia in 1971, he is currently a resident of Garrison and holds a degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earned in 1993.
