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Summary
This document is a court transcript from July 16, 2019, where an attorney, Mr. Weingarten, provides context to the court about a prior investigation into Mr. Epstein. He describes a three-year investigation that began in Florida in 2005, involving both local and federal law enforcement, concerning allegations of prostitution. Mr. Weingarten claims that a significant portion of local law enforcement viewed the case as simple prostitution without coercion, while federal authorities held a 'contrary view,' leading to complex negotiations.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| MR. WEINGARTEN | Attorney |
Speaking to the court, providing context about a past investigation into Mr. Epstein.
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| Mr. Epstein | Subject of investigation |
Mentioned as the subject of a 2005 investigation in Florida regarding allegations of sexual conduct for money.
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| your Honor | Judge |
Addressed by Mr. Weingarten; presides over the court proceedings as 'THE COURT'.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| local police | government agency |
Received an allegation in 2005 in Florida that Mr. Epstein was engaged in sexual conduct for money.
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| law enforcement | government agency |
Conducted a three-year investigation into Mr. Epstein's conduct, including locals and feds.
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| feds | government agency |
Participated in the investigation and held a 'contrary view' to some local law enforcement.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting service that transcribed the proceedings.
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Timeline (2 events)
2005
A three-year investigation into Mr. Epstein's conduct began after an allegation was received by local police.
Florida
2019-07-16
A court proceeding where Mr. Weingarten is providing context about a prior investigation.
Courtroom
MR. WEINGARTEN
THE COURT
Locations (1)
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The location of a 2005 investigation into Mr. Epstein's conduct.
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Relationships (1)
The Court asks if Mr. Weingarten represented Mr. Epstein in the Florida investigation. Mr. Weingarten denies direct representation in that specific case but states he is 'familiar with the records,' suggesting a professional connection or review of the case.
Key Quotes (5)
"The beginning here is 2005 in Florida. That's when an allegation was received by the local police that Mr. Epstein was engaged in sexual conduct for money, prostitution."Source
— MR. WEINGARTEN
(Providing the starting point and basis for the Florida investigation.)
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"a significant segment of the law enforcement community in Florida thought what we had in hand was simple prostitution. There was no coercion. There were no threats. There was no violence."Source
— MR. WEINGARTEN
(Describing the perspective of some local law enforcement regarding the nature of Mr. Epstein's alleged crimes.)
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"Did you represent Mr. Epstein in the Florida investigation?"Source
— THE COURT
(Questioning Mr. Weingarten about his professional involvement in the case being discussed.)
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"No, but I'm familiar with the records."Source
— MR. WEINGARTEN
(Responding to the Court's question about his representation of Mr. Epstein.)
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"It is also true that there was a contrary view largely taken by the feds, and what ensued was a complex set of discussions and negotiations and finally an"Source
— MR. WEINGARTEN
(Contrasting the view of federal law enforcement with that of some local law enforcement in Florida.)
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MR. WEINGARTEN: So your Honor, I would like to start by providing some context, and then I'm going to make a suggestion as to how we proceed.
The beginning here is 2005 in Florida. That's when an allegation was received by the local police that Mr. Epstein was engaged in sexual conduct for money, prostitution. Thereafter, there was a very sophisticated three-year investigation by law enforcement, including locals and feds, into Mr. Epstein's conduct. Numerous girls were interviewed, employees were interviewed, and it is fair to say that a significant segment of the law enforcement community in Florida thought what we had in hand was simple prostitution. There was no coercion. There were no threats. There was no violence. And it is also fair to say that a significant portion of the law enforcement community in Florida believed that a local misdemeanor was the appropriate sanction.
Now, it is also --
THE COURT: Did you represent Mr. Epstein in the Florida investigation?
MR. WEINGARTEN: No, but I'm familiar with the records.
THE COURT: All right.
MR. WEINGARTEN: It is also true that there was a contrary view largely taken by the feds, and what ensued was a complex set of discussions and negotiations and finally an
The beginning here is 2005 in Florida. That's when an allegation was received by the local police that Mr. Epstein was engaged in sexual conduct for money, prostitution. Thereafter, there was a very sophisticated three-year investigation by law enforcement, including locals and feds, into Mr. Epstein's conduct. Numerous girls were interviewed, employees were interviewed, and it is fair to say that a significant segment of the law enforcement community in Florida thought what we had in hand was simple prostitution. There was no coercion. There were no threats. There was no violence. And it is also fair to say that a significant portion of the law enforcement community in Florida believed that a local misdemeanor was the appropriate sanction.
Now, it is also --
THE COURT: Did you represent Mr. Epstein in the Florida investigation?
MR. WEINGARTEN: No, but I'm familiar with the records.
THE COURT: All right.
MR. WEINGARTEN: It is also true that there was a contrary view largely taken by the feds, and what ensued was a complex set of discussions and negotiations and finally an
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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