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Extraction Summary
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People
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Events
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Document Information
Type:
Legal filing (court complaint)
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1.39 MB
Summary
This document is page 2 of a legal filing from May 25, 2017, detailing facts supporting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit. It outlines Jeffrey Epstein's history as a sex offender, his controversial 2008 plea deal involving the DOJ, and his connections to high-profile figures like Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew. The text specifically describes a FOIA request submitted on April 20, 2017, by James Robertson of the National Enquirer, seeking FBI records regarding the investigation into Epstein.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject |
Described as billionaire financier, philanthropist, and sex offender; subject of investigation and FOIA request.
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| Bill Clinton | Former President |
Mentioned as a prominent political figure with close ties to Epstein.
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| Prince Andrew | British Royal Family Member |
Mentioned as a prominent figure with close ties to Epstein.
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| Abby Goodnough | Journalist |
Author of referenced New York Times article.
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| James Robertson | Senior Editor |
Senior Editor for The National Enquirer who submitted the FOIA request.
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Organizations (8)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Palm Beach Police |
Conducted 2005 investigation.
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| FBI |
Conducted 2005 investigation; recipient of FOIA request.
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| Department of Justice |
Allowed plea deal.
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| British Royal Family |
Affiliation of Prince Andrew.
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| The New York Times |
Publisher of referenced article.
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| The National Enquirer |
Employer of James Robertson.
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| Radar Online |
Sister-publication to The National Enquirer.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Inferred from document footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (3 events)
2005
Undercover sex trafficking investigation initiated.
Palm Beach, Florida
2017-05-25
Document filed in court (Case 1:17-cv-03956-PGG).
Court
Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
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Location of 2005 investigation.
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Jurisdiction of state law mentioned in plea.
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Relationships (3)
Document states Epstein 'enjoyed close ties to numerous prominent political figures, including former President Bill Clinton'
Document states Epstein 'enjoyed close ties to... Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family'
Identified as 'Senior Editor for The National Enquirer'
Key Quotes (4)
"Jeffrey Epstein is a billionaire financier, philanthropist, and sex offender."Source
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"Dozens of underage women were trafficked by Epstein to perform sexual acts on him as well as his friends."Source
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"Despite the gravity of his offenses, the Department of Justice allowed Epstein to plead guilty to a single count of soliciting prostitution from a minor under Florida state law, and serve only 13 months in prison."Source
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"Mr. Epstein enjoyed close ties to numerous prominent political figures, including former President Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family"Source
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Full Extracted Text
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Case 1:17-cv-03956-PGG Document 1 Filed 05/25/17 Page 2 of 3
under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B).
FACTS
Background of Request
6. Jeffrey Epstein is a billionaire financier, philanthropist, and sex offender. In 2005, Epstein became the subject of an undercover sex trafficking investigation by Palm Beach, Florida police and the FBI. Dozens of underage women were trafficked by Epstein to perform sexual acts on him as well as his friends.
7. Despite the gravity of his offenses, the Department of Justice allowed Epstein to plead guilty to a single count of soliciting prostitution from a minor under Florida state law, and serve only 13 months in prison. In addition, prosecutors agreed not to bring charges against Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators.
8. Mr. Epstein enjoyed close ties to numerous prominent political figures, including former President Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family, leading many to speculate whether he received preferential treatment from authorities. See Goodnough, Abby, “Questions of Preferential Treatment Are Raised in Florida Sex Case,” The New York Times, Sep. 3, 2006. (Exhibit A)
FOIA Request and Constructive Denial
9. On April 20, 2017 James Robertson, a Senior Editor for The National Enquirer and sister-publication Radar Online, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for all documents relating to the investigation and prosecution of Epstein (the “Request”). (Exhibit B)
10. Robertson requested expedited processing because Epstein’s crimes are the subject of widespread and exceptional media interest, and raise questions about the government's integrity, which affects public confidence; specifically, whether Mr. Epstein received
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