This document is a 'Nolle Prosequi' filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, formally dismissing the indictment (19 Cr. 490) against Jeffrey Epstein following his death. It confirms that Epstein was charged on July 2, 2019, with sex trafficking and conspiracy, but died on August 10, 2019, before a trial could conclude. The document includes highlighted text questioning the cause of death '[committed suicide?]' and notes that a death certificate is attached as an exhibit.
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant |
Subject of the indictment; document notes his death on August 10, 2019.
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| Richard M. Berman | United States District Judge |
The judge overseeing the case (Southern District of New York).
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| Redacted Name | Assistant United States Attorney |
Signed the recommendation to file the nolle prosequi.
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| Redacted Name | United States Attorney |
Directed the filing of the order.
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| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| United States District Court Southern District of New York |
The court where the case was pending.
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| United States of America |
Plaintiff/Prosecution in the case.
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| Location | Context |
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Location of the court and where the document was dated.
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"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 [committed suicide?]."Source
"Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the death certificate for the defendant."Source
"In view of the death of JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, prior to a conviction becoming final, the Government is required to seek dismissal of the Indictment with respect to him."Source
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