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Extraction Summary
9
People
6
Organizations
4
Locations
3
Events
4
Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
News article / congressional exhibit
File Size:
1.91 MB
Summary
This 2006 New York Times article details the friction between the Palm Beach Police and the State Attorney's office regarding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. While police found probable cause for serious felonies including lewd molestation of minors, State Attorney Barry Krischer presented the case to a grand jury which resulted in a lesser indictment for soliciting prostitution. The article highlights accusations of preferential treatment due to Epstein's wealth and connections, noting his ties to Bill Clinton and Harvard.
People (9)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Abby Goodnough | Author |
Journalist for the New York Times writing the article.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject/Accused |
53-year-old money manager accused of sexual offenses involving minors.
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| Michael Reiter | Palm Beach Police Chief |
Accused prosecutors of giving Epstein special treatment.
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| Barry E. Krischer | State Attorney |
Palm Beach County state attorney accused by Reiter of giving Epstein special treatment; took the case to a grand jury.
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| Bill Clinton | Former President |
Flew on Epstein's 727 jet.
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| Eliot Spitzer | Politician |
Democratic candidate for NY governor who returned campaign contributions from Epstein.
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| Bill Richardson | Politician |
Governor of New Mexico who returned campaign contributions from Epstein.
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| Gerald B. | Lawyer |
Part of the team of star lawyers assembled by Epstein (name cut off in document).
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| Stepmother of 14-year-old | Informant |
Alerted police about inappropriate contact between her stepdaughter and Epstein.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times |
Publisher of the article.
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| Palm Beach Police |
Investigating agency that surveilled Epstein and recommended serious charges.
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| Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office |
Prosecutorial body led by Barry Krischer.
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| The Palm Beach Post |
Newspaper that published an editorial attacking Krischer.
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| Harvard |
Institution to which Epstein pledged $30 million.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (3 events)
July 2006
Grand Jury indictment of Epstein on lesser count of soliciting prostitution.
Palm Beach County, Fla.
Summer and Autumn 2005
Police surveillance of Epstein's Palm Beach home.
Palm Beach, Fla.
Locations (4)
| Location | Context |
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Location of Epstein's home and the police investigation.
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Location where Epstein owns a palatial home.
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State where Eliot Spitzer was running for governor.
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State governed by Bill Richardson.
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Relationships (4)
Epstein once flew former President Bill Clinton on his 727.
Reiter accused Krischer's office of giving Epstein special treatment.
Spitzer returned campaign contributions from Epstein.
Richardson returned campaign contributions from Epstein.
Key Quotes (4)
"Months earlier, the stepmother of a 14-year-old girl told the Palm Beach police that a wealthy older man, whom the girl later identified as Mr. Epstein, might have had inappropriate sexual contact with her."Source
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"Most of the girls, according to the police, said Mr. Epstein had masturbated during the massages, and a few said he had penetrated them with his fingers or penis."Source
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Quote #2
"Even before the indictment, the Palm Beach police chief, Michael Reiter, had accused prosecutors of giving Mr. Epstein special treatment"Source
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Quote #3
"The Palm Beach Post attacked Mr. Krischer... saying the public had been left 'to wonder whether the system tilted in favor of a wealthy, well-connected alleged perpetrator and against very young girls who are alleged victims of sex crimes.'"Source
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Quote #4
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