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Court filing (nolle prosequi / order of dismissal)
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This document is a 'Nolle Prosequi' filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, formally dismissing the indictment against Jeffrey Epstein due to his death on August 10, 2019. The order cites the rule of abatement as the legal basis for dismissal since Epstein died before a final judgment was issued. Judge Richard M. Berman signed the order on August 29, 2019, adding a handwritten note incorporating the transcript of an August 27 hearing and emphasizing the Crime Victims' Rights Act.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant |
Subject of the indictment which is being dismissed due to his death.
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| Alison Moe | Assistant United States Attorney |
Prosecutor recommending the dismissal.
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| Alex Rossmiller | Assistant United States Attorney |
Prosecutor recommending the dismissal.
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| Maurene Comey | Assistant United States Attorney |
Prosecutor recommending the dismissal.
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| Geoffrey S. Berman | United States Attorney |
Head prosecutor directing the filing.
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| Richard M. Berman | United States District Judge |
Judge ordering the dismissal and adding a handwritten note regarding victims' rights.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| United States District Court Southern District of New York |
Court where the case was filed.
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| United States of America |
Plaintiff in the criminal case.
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| United States Attorney's Office |
Prosecuting body.
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Timeline (4 events)
2019-07-02
Indictment 19 Cr. 490 returned charging Jeffrey Epstein with sex trafficking conspiracy and sex trafficking of minors.
New York
2019-08-27
Court hearing held, transcript of which is incorporated by reference in the order.
New York
2019-08-29
Locations (1)
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Location of the court and signing of the document.
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Relationships (1)
Case 19 Cr. 490 United States of America v. Jeffrey Epstein
Key Quotes (2)
"Because JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, died while this case was pending, and therefore before a final judgment was issued, the Indictment must be dismissed under the rule of abatement."Source
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"The Court incorporates by reference the transcript of the hearing held on 8/27/19 in its entirety and underscores the significance of the Crime Victims' Rights Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3771."Source
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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 52 Filed 08/29/19 Page 1 of 2
Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 47-1 Filed 08/19/19 Page 1 of 2
Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 47-1 Filed 08/19/19 Page 1 of 2
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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: NOLLE PROSEQUI
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA :
: 19 Cr. 490 (RMB)
-v.- :
: USDC SDNY
JEFFREY EPSTEIN, : DOCUMENT
: ELECTRONICALLY FILED
Defendant. : DOC #:
: DATE FILED: 8/29/19
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SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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: NOLLE PROSEQUI
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA :
: 19 Cr. 490 (RMB)
-v.- :
: USDC SDNY
JEFFREY EPSTEIN, : DOCUMENT
: ELECTRONICALLY FILED
Defendant. : DOC #:
: DATE FILED: 8/29/19
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1. The filing of this nolle prosequi will dispose of
this case with respect to JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant.
2. On July 2, 2019, Indictment 19 Cr. 490 (the
"Indictment") was returned, charging JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the
defendant, with one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking
of minors, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371, and one count of sex
trafficking of minors, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1591.
3. On or about August 10, 2019, while the above-
captioned case was pending, but prior to any trial or other
disposition, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, died.
4. Because JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, died while
this case was pending, and therefore before a final judgment was
issued, the Indictment must be dismissed under the rule of
abatement. See United States v. Wright, 160 F.3d 905, 908 (2d Cir.
1998).
this case with respect to JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant.
2. On July 2, 2019, Indictment 19 Cr. 490 (the
"Indictment") was returned, charging JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the
defendant, with one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking
of minors, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371, and one count of sex
trafficking of minors, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1591.
3. On or about August 10, 2019, while the above-
captioned case was pending, but prior to any trial or other
disposition, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, died.
4. Because JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, died while
this case was pending, and therefore before a final judgment was
issued, the Indictment must be dismissed under the rule of
abatement. See United States v. Wright, 160 F.3d 905, 908 (2d Cir.
1998).
Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 52 Filed 08/29/19 Page 2 of 2
Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 47-1 Filed 08/19/19 Page 2 of 2
Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 47-1 Filed 08/19/19 Page 2 of 2
5. Accordingly, I recommend that an order of nolle
prosequi be filed as to defendant JEFFREY EPSTEIN.
Dated: New York, New York
August 19, 2019
prosequi be filed as to defendant JEFFREY EPSTEIN.
Dated: New York, New York
August 19, 2019
[Signature]
ALISON MOE / ALEX ROSSMILLER / MAURENE COMEY
Assistant United States Attorneys
ALISON MOE / ALEX ROSSMILLER / MAURENE COMEY
Assistant United States Attorneys
Upon the foregoing recommendation, I hereby direct, with
leave of the Court, that an order of nolle prosequi be filed as to
defendant JEFFREY EPSTEIN.
leave of the Court, that an order of nolle prosequi be filed as to
defendant JEFFREY EPSTEIN.
Dated: New York, New York
August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019
[Signature]
GEOFFREY S. BERMAN
United States Attorney
Southern District of New York
GEOFFREY S. BERMAN
United States Attorney
Southern District of New York
SO ORDERED:
Dated: New York, New York
August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019
The Court incorporates by reference the transcript of the hearing
held on 8/27/19 in its entirety and underscores the significance
of the Crime Victims' Rights Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3771.
held on 8/27/19 in its entirety and underscores the significance
of the Crime Victims' Rights Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3771.
RMB
Hon. Richard M. Berman
United States District Judge
Southern District of New York
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Hon. Richard M. Berman
United States District Judge
Southern District of New York
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