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Summary
This legal document, part of a court filing from July 18, 2019, argues against granting bail to Jeffrey Epstein. It details testimony from alleged victim Courtney Wild, who described being abused by Epstein from age 14 and expressed fear for other girls' safety. The filing counters the defense's argument that Epstein is disciplined, asserting instead that his alleged sexual conduct is an uncontrollable, addictive behavior that poses a continued threat to young girls.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Epstein | Defendant |
Mentioned throughout the document as the subject of a remand/release hearing, accused of sexual abuse.
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| Courtney Wild | Alleged victim |
Testified at a hearing, stating she was sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein starting at age 14 and asked the court to ...
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| Brad Edwards | Counsel |
Introduced his client, Ms. Courtney Wild, at a hearing.
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| Minnici | Defendant in a cited case |
Mentioned in the case citation 'United States v. Minnici' as an example of someone whose alleged sex crimes were of a...
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| Defense Counsel | Defense Counsel for Mr. Epstein |
Argued that Mr. Epstein was not a predator who couldn't control his conduct and was not an 'out-of-control rapist'.
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Timeline (1 events)
2019-07-15
A remand/release hearing for Mr. Epstein where the Court heard testimony from two of his alleged victims, including Courtney Wild.
Locations (1)
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Mentioned in the case citation 'United States v. Minnici'.
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Relationships (3)
Ms. Wild testified that she was 'sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein starting at the age of 14.'
The document states 'Ms. Courtney Wild was introduced by her counsel, Brad Edwards'.
The document refers to arguments made by 'his Defense Counsel' in reference to Mr. Epstein.
Key Quotes (8)
"continu[e] to be victimized"Source
— Epstein victims
(Describing what would happen to Epstein's victims if he were released.)
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"[other] victims to come forward."Source
— unspecified
(Stating that Epstein's wealth and notoriety would make it difficult for other victims to come forward.)
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"sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein starting at the age of 14."Source
— Courtney Wild
(Her testimony during the remand/release hearing.)
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"keep [Mr. Epstein] in detention [] for the safety of any other girls out there that are going through what [she’s] going through."Source
— Courtney Wild
(Her request to the Court during her testimony.)
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"scary person to have walking the streets."Source
— Courtney Wild
(Her description of Mr. Epstein.)
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"of an addictive sexual nature that cannot be suppressed simply by a restrictive set of bail conditions"Source
— 2d Cir. 2005 court (in United States v. Minnici)
(A quote from a cited case used to describe the nature of the defendant's alleged sex crimes, applied by analogy to Epstein.)
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"[H]e wasn’t a predator that couldn’t control his conduct. He disciplined himself."Source
— Defense Counsel
(Argument made by Epstein's defense counsel during the hearing.)
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"appreciating the gravity of these charges . . . putting aside the age of these witnesses and putting the consent issue aside, it’s not like [Epstein is] an out-of-control rapist."Source
— Defense Counsel
(Argument made by Epstein's defense counsel during the hearing.)
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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 32 Filed 07/18/19 Page 11 of 33
Epstein victims would “continu[e] to be victimized” and that Mr. Epstein’s wealth and privilege and notoriety would make it difficult for “[other] victims to come forward.” Id. at 72.
Ms. Courtney Wild was introduced by her counsel, Brad Edwards, and said she was “sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein starting at the age of 14.” Id. at 73-74. She asked the Court to “keep [Mr. Epstein] in detention [] for the safety of any other girls out there that are going through what [she’s] going through.” Id. at 74. Ms. Wild said that Mr. Epstein is a “scary person to have walking the streets.” Id.
* Mr. Epstein Poses A Threat to Additional Young Girls If He Is Released
At the remand/release hearing on Monday, July 15, 2019, as noted, the Court heard poignant testimony from two of Mr. Epstein’s alleged victims about their fears and anxiety over his potential release, even if under strict conditions of home confinement. The Court is also concerned for new victims.
Mr. Epstein’s alleged excessive attraction to sexual conduct with or in the presence of minor girls – which is said to include his soliciting and receiving messages from young girls and young women perhaps as many as four times a day – appears likely to be uncontrollable. See United States v. Minnici, 128 F. App’x 827, 829–30 (2d Cir. 2005) (defendant’s alleged sex crimes were “of an addictive sexual nature that cannot be suppressed simply by a restrictive set of bail conditions”). Accordingly, Mr. Epstein’s past sexual conduct is not likely to have abated or been successfully suppressed by fierce determination, as his Defense Counsel suggests.
Defense Counsel contends that: “[H]e wasn’t a predator that couldn’t control his conduct. He disciplined himself.” 7/15/19 Tr. at 31-32. Defense Counsel also argues that “appreciating the gravity of these charges . . . putting aside the age of these witnesses and putting the consent issue aside, it’s not like [Epstein is] an out-of-control rapist.” 7/15/19 Tr. at 36. It seems fair to say that
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