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People
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Events
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Summary
This legal document details the early stages of the state's investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, beginning in 2005. It describes the evidence found by the Palm Beach Police Department (PBPD) at Epstein's home and the subsequent transfer of the case to the State Attorney's Office, led by Barry Krischer. The document highlights significant disagreements between prosecutors, like Lanna Belohlavek, and the PBPD over the strength of the evidence and the appropriate charges, as well as the defense team's efforts to undermine victim credibility and the plea negotiations that occurred.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Epstein | Subject of investigation |
Mentioned throughout as the individual being investigated by the PBPD and prosecuted by the State Attorney's Office.
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| Barry Krischer | State Attorney |
Explained to OPR the circumstances of the Epstein case being brought to his office and noted that there were "witness...
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| Michael Reiter | PBPD Chief |
Brought the Epstein case to the State Attorney's Office in 2005 and encouraged Krischer to pursue it.
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| Lanna Belohlavek | Assistant State Attorney and Crimes Against Children Unit Chief |
Told OPR about disagreements with the PBPD over what charges could be ethically filed, believing the evidence was ins...
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| PBPD | Government agency |
Palm Beach Police Department, which investigated Epstein, retrieved evidence from his home, and brought the case to t...
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| State Attorney’s Office | Government agency |
The office that prosecuted the case against Epstein, led by State Attorney Barry Krischer.
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| Crimes Against Children Unit | Government agency |
The unit within the State Attorney's Office to which the Epstein case was assigned.
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| OPR | Government agency |
Office of Professional Responsibility, to whom both Krischer and Belohlavek provided explanations about the case.
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| MySpace | Company |
Mentioned as a source of victims' social media postings that Epstein's defense team used to undermine their credibility.
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Timeline (6 events)
2005
PBPD Chief Michael Reiter brought the Epstein case to the State Attorney's Office.
2009
PBPD Chief Michael Reiter gave a civil deposition regarding the Epstein case.
Lanna Belohlavek offered Epstein a resolution that would result in a five-year term of probation, which he rejected.
April 2006
The State Attorney’s Office offered Epstein an opportunity to plead guilty to a third-degree felony of aggravated assault with the intent to commit a felony, with adjudication withheld and five years of probation.
early 2006
Attorneys for Epstein began aggressively investigating victims and presenting material to the State Attorney's Office to undermine their credibility.
Epstein's attorneys
Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
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Location where police retrieved evidence such as notepads, photographs, and massage tables.
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Mentioned in reference to Florida Statutes § 794.05(1) and § 800.04(5).
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Relationships (3)
Reiter, as PBPD Chief, brought the Epstein case to Krischer, the State Attorney, for prosecution.
Belohlavek stated she "were at a disagreement" with the PBPD over what charges could be ethically filed against Epstein, and that the police "were not happy" with her decision.
Belohlavek was the Assistant State Attorney and Unit Chief working on the Epstein case within Krischer's State Attorney's Office.
Key Quotes (7)
"Let’s go for it,"Source
— Michael Reiter
(Said to State Attorney Barry Krischer when the PBPD initially brought the case to the State Attorney's Office in 2005.)
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"somebody we have to stop."Source
— Michael Reiter
(His description of Epstein to Krischer, explaining the nature of the allegations.)
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"there were witness problems."Source
— Barry Krischer
(His explanation to OPR for why both detectives and prosecutors recognized issues with the case.)
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Quote #3
"were at a disagreement"Source
— Lanna Belohlavek
(Describing the conflict between her office and the PBPD over what charges could be ethically filed against Epstein.)
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"over what the state . . . could ethically charge."Source
— Lanna Belohlavek
(Explaining the substance of her disagreement with the PBPD.)
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Quote #5
"were not happy with that."Source
— Lanna Belohlavek
(Describing the PBPD's reaction to her assessment that the evidence did not support the felony charges they wanted filed.)
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Quote #6
"no contest"Source
— Epstein's attorneys
(The type of plea they sought for Epstein from state prosecutors, rather than a guilty plea.)
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Quote #7
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