The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated the District Court's orders denying motions to unseal filings in a defamation suit involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Virginia Giuffre. The court ordered the unsealing of the summary judgment record and remanded the case for a particularized review of remaining sealed materials. The decision emphasizes the strong presumption of public access to judicial documents, especially those related to summary judgment, and outlines the legal standards for sealing documents. The opinion also discusses the potential harms of public access to sensitive litigation materials and the tools available to courts to protect privacy and reputation.
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