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This document is a page from a court transcript dated September 3, 2019, concerning the case against Jeffrey Epstein (Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB). The speaker discusses the government's motion to drop the charges (nolle prosequi), which was filed by the U.S. Attorney on August 19, 2019. The speaker argues for the importance of a public hearing for transparency and notes the inclusion of victims in the proceeding.
People (1)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant |
Mentioned in relation to "Epstein-related cases" and as the person charged in Indictment 19 CR 490 with sex trafficki...
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Law Journal | publication |
Mentioned as a publication that ran an article or 'piece' with which the speaker disagrees. An author of the article ...
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| U.S. Attorney | government agency |
Mentioned as having requested on August 19, 2019, that the court approve the government's proposed order of nolle pro...
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting firm that transcribed the proceeding.
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Timeline (2 events)
2019-08-19
The U.S. Attorney requested that the court approve the government's proposed order of nolle prosequi for the charges against Jeffrey Epstein.
2019-09-03
A court hearing where the speaker discusses the government's motion to nolle prosequi the case against Jeffrey Epstein, the importance of public hearings, and the inclusion of victims.
Unnamed Speaker
Victims
Relationships (1)
The document states that one of the authors of an article is 'himself counsel in one of the Epstein-related cases,' indicating a legal professional relationship.
Key Quotes (3)
"On a somewhat more serious note, don't quote me on this, but it is my understanding that one of the authors of that article is himself counsel in one of the Epstein-related cases."Source
— Unnamed Speaker
(The speaker is discussing an article in the Law Journal and revealing a potential conflict of interest regarding one of its authors.)
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"Indictment 19 CR 490 charges Jeffrey Epstein with sex trafficking and with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking."Source
— Unnamed Speaker
(The speaker is stating the specific charges filed against Jeffrey Epstein in the indictment.)
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"The U.S. Attorney, on August 19, 2019, requested that the court approve the government's proposed order of nolle prosequi."Source
— Unnamed Speaker
(The speaker is describing the government's legal action to drop the charges against Jeffrey Epstein.)
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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 53 Filed 09/03/19 Page 5 of 86
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1 today, I don't think it would be very significant.
2 On a somewhat more serious note, don't quote me on
3 this, but it is my understanding that one of the authors of
4 that article is himself counsel in one of the Epstein-related
5 cases. I was surprised to learn that very recently. I'm
6 certain it is true. I was also surprised that that aspect was
7 not disclosed in the Law Journal.
8 But in any event, I think you know where I'm heading.
9 I respectfully disagree with the Law Journal piece. I was
10 saying that the government's motion is relatively
11 straightforward, and in my view, a public hearing is clearly,
12 nevertheless, the preferred vehicle for its resolution. I'm
13 still convinced of that.
14 A few may differ on this, but public hearings are
15 exactly what judges do. Hearings promote transparency and they
16 provide the court with insights and information which the court
17 may not otherwise be aware of.
18 The victims have been included in the proceeding today
19 both because of their relevant experiences and because they
20 should always be involved before rather than after the fact.
21 Indictment 19 CR 490 charges Jeffrey Epstein with sex
22 trafficking and with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. The
23 U.S. Attorney, on August 19, 2019, requested that the court
24 approve the government's proposed order of nolle prosequi. I
25 think that's a rough justice. That means nolle prosequi,
2 On a somewhat more serious note, don't quote me on
3 this, but it is my understanding that one of the authors of
4 that article is himself counsel in one of the Epstein-related
5 cases. I was surprised to learn that very recently. I'm
6 certain it is true. I was also surprised that that aspect was
7 not disclosed in the Law Journal.
8 But in any event, I think you know where I'm heading.
9 I respectfully disagree with the Law Journal piece. I was
10 saying that the government's motion is relatively
11 straightforward, and in my view, a public hearing is clearly,
12 nevertheless, the preferred vehicle for its resolution. I'm
13 still convinced of that.
14 A few may differ on this, but public hearings are
15 exactly what judges do. Hearings promote transparency and they
16 provide the court with insights and information which the court
17 may not otherwise be aware of.
18 The victims have been included in the proceeding today
19 both because of their relevant experiences and because they
20 should always be involved before rather than after the fact.
21 Indictment 19 CR 490 charges Jeffrey Epstein with sex
22 trafficking and with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. The
23 U.S. Attorney, on August 19, 2019, requested that the court
24 approve the government's proposed order of nolle prosequi. I
25 think that's a rough justice. That means nolle prosequi,
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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