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Extraction Summary
11
People
6
Organizations
2
Locations
3
Events
3
Relationships
5
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
News article / media clipping (palm beach post) within house oversight report
File Size:
2.82 MB
Summary
This document contains a Palm Beach Post article from August 2006 discussing the conflict between Police Chief Michael Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. It details Reiter's push for more serious charges against Epstein, the subsequent plea deal controversy, and personal attacks launched by Epstein's legal team against Reiter, including references to his divorce. The text criticizes the justice system's preferential treatment of wealthy defendants like Epstein.
People (11)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Accused Financier |
Accused of sex offenses, subject of plea deal controversy, age 53.
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| Jack Goldberger | Defense Attorney |
Member of Epstein's legal team, West Palm Beach based.
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| Alan Dershowitz | Defense Attorney |
Harvard Law Professor, member of Epstein's legal team, previously defended O.J. Simpson.
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| Kenneth Starr | Defense Attorney |
Member of Epstein's legal team, former prosecutor of Bill Clinton.
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| Barry Krischer | State Attorney |
Criticized for handling of the case, sending it to grand jury instead of charging directly, and being swayed by Epste...
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| Lanna Belohlavek | Assistant State Attorney |
Commented on potential sentencing guidelines (21 months).
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| Larry Keller | Staff Writer |
Author of the article 'Police chief's reputation helps discredit attacks'.
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| Michael Reiter | Palm Beach Police Chief |
Age 48, pushed for serious charges against Epstein, criticized by Epstein's lawyers, undergoing divorce.
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| Jill Reiter | Spouse |
Wife of Michael Reiter, in divorce proceedings.
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| Bill Clinton | Former President |
Mentioned only to establish Kenneth Starr's background.
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| O.J. Simpson | Former Defendant |
Mentioned only to establish Alan Dershowitz's background.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Police |
Investigated Epstein for 11 months.
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| State Attorney's Office |
Prosecuting body led by Barry Krischer.
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| Harvard Law School |
Affiliation of Alan Dershowitz.
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| Palm Beach Post |
Publisher of the article.
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| myspace.com |
Website where victims allegedly chatted about drugs/alcohol.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by footer stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT.
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Timeline (3 events)
2005-2006
August 16, 2006
Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Location of police department and Epstein's residence.
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Location of attorney Jack Goldberger.
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Relationships (3)
Reiter slammed Krischer in blunt language and urged his disqualification via letter.
Listed as part of Epstein's legal team.
Listed as part of Epstein's legal team.
Key Quotes (5)
"The slow, dissatisfying resolution of the case sends a message to the public that there's a different system of justice for the wealthy who hire high-powered lawyers."Source
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"Epstein preyed on girls and denied it. For three years, his wealth and the influence of his lawyers bought him the protection the state attorney owed to the victims."Source
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"Epstein, 53, was indicted last month on a charge of felony solicitation of prostitution solely because of Reiter's 'craziness,' one of Epstein's lawyers said."Source
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Quote #3
"loose cannon better suited to be the sheriff of Mayberry"Source
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Quote #4
"I must urge you to... consider if good and sufficient reason exists to require your disqualification from the prosecution of these cases."Source
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Quote #5
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