Prison‑file releases amplify conspiracies

When courts unseal selective materials from high‑profile custody cases, the documents rarely settle debate; instead, uneven disclosure, marginal witnesses, and questions about authentication become new fodder for conspiracy amplification. Public release of a sealed note (here, a purported Epstein suicide note found by a notorious cellmate) is likely to deepen mistrust rather than resolve it. — Shows that transparency performed via selective document release can backfire, reshaping trust in justice institutions and media coverage.