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Book excerpt / public letter / congressional oversight document
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Summary
This document is a scanned excerpt, labeled Chapter 55, containing a letter written by former U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta on March 20, 2011. In the letter, Acosta addresses the public regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case during his tenure (2005-2009), noting the involvement of Palm Beach Police and the State Attorney. He discusses jurisdictional issues, specifically the requirement of an 'interstate nexus' for federal crimes, and mentions Epstein's attorney, Roy.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| R. Alexander Acosta | Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida |
Author of the letter explaining the handling of the Epstein case.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject of investigation |
Accused of unlawfully hiring underage high-school females for massages.
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| Roy | Attorney |
Identified as Mr. Epstein's attorney (Likely Roy Black, based on historical context, though text cuts off).
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida |
Office held by Acosta from 2005-2009.
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| Justice Department |
Referenced regarding guidelines on privileged communications.
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| Palm Beach County State Attorney |
Original recipient of the Epstein matter presentation.
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| Palm Beach Police |
Agency that alleged Epstein hired underage females.
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| Federal authorities |
Received referrals and engaged in additional investigation.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022014'.
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Timeline (2 events)
2005-2009
Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
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Jurisdiction where Acosta served.
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Location of local police and state attorney involved.
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Relationships (2)
Acosta discusses the investigation into Epstein.
Text refers to 'Mr. Epstein's attorney, Roy'.
Key Quotes (5)
"Palm Beach Police alleged that Epstein unlawfully hired underage high-school females to provide massages."Source
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"Some appears true, some appears distorted."Source
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"requires that the crime be an interstate nexus."Source
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"resulted in a term of im[prisonment/immunity]"Source
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"register as a sexual offer[nder]"Source
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Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (1,593 characters)
CHAPTER 55
R. Alexander Acosta's letter to the general public,
March 20, 2011
March 20, 2011
To whom it may concern:
I served as U. S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida
from 2005 through 2009. Over the past weeks, I have read
much regarding Mr. Jeffrey Epstein. Some appears true,
some appears distorted. I thought it appropriate to provide
some background, with two caveats: (i) under Justice Depart-
ment guidelines, I cannot discuss privileged internal com-
munications among department attorneys and (ii) I no longer
have access to the original documents, and as the matter is
now nearly 4 years old, the precision of memory is reduced.
The Epstein matter was originally presented to the
Palm Beach County State Attorney. Palm Beach Police
alleged that Epstein unlawfully hired underage high-
from 2005 through 2009. Over the past weeks, I have read
much regarding Mr. Jeffrey Epstein. Some appears true,
some appears distorted. I thought it appropriate to provide
some background, with two caveats: (i) under Justice Depart-
ment guidelines, I cannot discuss privileged internal com-
munications among department attorneys and (ii) I no longer
have access to the original documents, and as the matter is
now nearly 4 years old, the precision of memory is reduced.
The Epstein matter was originally presented to the
Palm Beach County State Attorney. Palm Beach Police
alleged that Epstein unlawfully hired underage high-
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school females to provid
massages. Police sought
resulted in a term of im
reports, however, in 200
to concerns regarding th
to charge Epstein only
assault with no intent to
would have resulted in r
register as a sexual offer
underage victims.
Local police were dis
ney's conclusions, and re
Federal authorities recei
engaged in additional inv
the quality of the evidenc
at trial. With a federal ca
considerations. First, a
requires that the crime be
an interstate nexus. Secor
charged by the state, the fe
extent, to back-stop state a
is no miscarriage of justice
erally that which has alre
level.
After considering the q
additional considerations,
the state charge was insuf
the prosecutors and age
Mr. Epstein's attorney, Roy
best known for his suc
:
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022014
206
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