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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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News report / case summary
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Summary
This document summarizes the 2005 police investigation into Jeffrey Epstein in Palm Beach, detailing allegations from a 14-year-old girl and others who were recruited by an associate, Haley Robson. It highlights conflicts between the Palm Beach police, who sought to arrest Epstein, and the state attorney's office, led by Mr. Krischer, which delayed proceedings. The defense, including lawyers Lefcourt and Dershowitz, actively worked to discredit the accusers.
People (9)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Epstein | Subject of investigation |
Accused of sexually assaulting underage girls. The police investigation into him began in March 2005.
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| Lefcourt | Epstein's lawyer |
Stated the police acted "outrageously" and denied the allegations on behalf of his client. His past clients include R...
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| Alan M. Dershowitz | Friend of Lefcourt / Legal team member |
Met with prosecutors to share information about the accusers, including their MySpace posts, in an effort to discredi...
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| Haley Robson | Associate of Epstein |
Identified as the friend who brought a 14-year-old girl to Epstein's house. She was a community college student, then...
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| Mr. Krischer | State Attorney |
Headed the state attorney's office. He chose to convene a grand jury rather than immediately approve arrest warrants ...
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| Chief Reiter | Police Chief (Palm Beach) |
Expressed frustration with the state attorney's handling of the case and wrote to Mr. Krischer questioning the proces...
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| Russell Crowe | Past client of Lefcourt |
Mentioned to establish the profile of Epstein's lawyer, Lefcourt.
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| Martha Stewart | Past client of Lefcourt |
Mentioned to establish the profile of Epstein's lawyer, Lefcourt.
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| Abbie Hoffman | Past client of Lefcourt |
Mentioned to establish the profile of Epstein's lawyer, Lefcourt.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach police | ||
| State attorney's office | ||
| MySpace.com | ||
| HOUSE_OVERSIGHT |
Timeline (6 events)
Early this year (relative to document date)
Palm Beach police went to State Attorney Mr. Krischer to apply for warrants to arrest Mr. Epstein, but were told a grand jury would be convened instead.
Palm Beach
Late July (year unspecified)
An indictment against Epstein was unsealed, and the police released a report on their 13-month investigation.
March 2005
The Palm Beach police began investigating Mr. Epstein after being contacted by the stepmother of a 14-year-old girl.
Palm Beach
May 1
Frustrated with delays, the Palm Beach police department again asked prosecutors to approve warrants to arrest Mr. Epstein.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach police
Prosecutors
October (presumably 2005)
Police interviewed Haley Robson, who stated Epstein routinely paid her to bring teenage girls to his home. Police subsequently interviewed 5 alleged victims and 17 witnesses.
Palm Beach
One Sunday (after March 2005)
Haley Robson drove a 14-year-old girl to Mr. Epstein's house, where the girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and paid $300.
Mr. Epstein's house
Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
Relationships (5)
The text identifies Mr. Lefcourt as Epstein's lawyer.
The text states Dershowitz is 'a friend of his' (Lefcourt) and they worked together on the case.
The text states that 'Mr. Epstein had routinely paid her to bring teenage girls to his home.'
Chief Reiter wrote a letter to Mr. Krischer questioning his office's handling of the case and suggesting he disqualify himself.
Mr. Dershowitz, on behalf of the defense, met with prosecutors to share information intended to discredit accusers.
Key Quotes (4)
"outrageously"Source
— Mr. Lefcourt
(Describing how he believes the police acted in the investigation of his client, Mr. Epstein.)
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Quote #1
"He disputes that he ever had sex with any under-age person or anything like that."Source
— Mr. Lefcourt
(A denial of the allegations against his client, Mr. Epstein.)
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Quote #2
"offered her an opportunity to make money"Source
— Haley Robson (as reported by 14-year-old girl)
(The pretense under which a 14-year-old girl was brought to Mr. Epstein's house.)
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Quote #3
"the unusual course that your office's handling of this matter has taken"Source
— Chief Reiter
(A quote from a letter written to State Attorney Mr. Krischer, expressing frustration over the handling of the Epstein case.)
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Quote #4
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