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Summary
This document is a transcript from a court hearing dated September 3, 2019, related to the case against Jeffrey Epstein following his death. It features a concluding statement from an unnamed victim expressing relief that Epstein can no longer harm anyone, followed by attorney Mr. Edwards introducing a letter from an absent client, Michelle Licata. Ms. Licata's statement, read by Brittany Henderson, describes abuse occurring while she was in high school and criticizes the government for the previous 'secret deal' (Non-Prosecution Agreement) made with Epstein without her knowledge.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant/Perpetrator |
Mentioned as deceased; described as having hurt children and women; subject of a 'secret deal' with the government.
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| Michelle Licata | Victim/Survivor |
Client of Mr. Edwards; absent from court but sent a letter read by Ms. Henderson; abused in high school.
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| Mr. Edwards | Attorney |
Representing victims; introduces Michelle Licata's letter.
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| Brittany Henderson | Legal Staff/Associate |
From Mr. Edwards' office; reads Michelle Licata's letter to the court.
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| The Court | Judge |
Presiding over the hearing (likely Judge Richard M. Berman based on case number suffix RMB).
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| Unnamed Speaker | Victim/Survivor |
Speaker in lines 1-10 giving a victim impact statement.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Footer information.
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| The Government |
Accused by Michelle Licata of working out a 'secret deal' with Epstein without informing victims.
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Timeline (3 events)
2019-09-03
Court Hearing Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB
Southern District of New York Court
Past (2008 era implied)
Government secret deal (Non-Prosecution Agreement)
Florida (implied context of the deal)
Past (High School years)
Locations (1)
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Implied by case number and reporter.
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Relationships (3)
MR. EDWARDS: Your Honor, we had one client... Her name is Michelle Licata
Brittany Henderson, of my office
What happened to me occurred many years ago when I was in high school... Jeffrey Epstein was going to be held accountable
Key Quotes (4)
"I was a victim, but I will not remain a victim and be silent for one more day."Source
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"I'm extremely relieved that Jeffrey Epstein will not be in a position to hurt anymore children or anymore women"Source
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"In fact, the government worked out a secret deal and didn't tell me about it."Source
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"The case ended without me knowing what was going on, without him being"Source
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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 53 Filed 09/03/19 Page 47 of 86 47
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1 together, those that are present and those that aren't.
2 I was a victim, and it has taken me many, many years
3 to stand here and say, yes, it was me. I was a victim, but I
4 will not remain a victim and be silent for one more day.
5 Although I think it's tragic when anybody dies before their
6 time, I'm extremely relieved that Jeffrey Epstein will not be
7 in a position to hurt anymore children or anymore women, and
8 I'm glad to be part of a group of women who are now bonded
9 forever in the trauma that we endured at the hands of this man.
10 Thank you.
11 THE COURT: Thank you.
12 MR. EDWARDS: Your Honor, we had one client who was
13 not able to be here but sent a message through a letter. Her
14 name is Michelle Licata, M-i-c-h-e-l-l-e; last name,
15 L-i-c-a-t-a. And Brittany Henderson, of my office, is going to
16 read her letter as instructed.
17 THE COURT: Sure.
18 MS. HENDERSON: Thank you, your Honor.
19 THE COURT: Yup.
20 MS. HENDERSON: What happened to me occurred many
21 years ago when I was in high school, but it still effects my
22 life. I was told then that Jeffrey Epstein was going to be
23 held accountable, but he was not. In fact, the government
24 worked out a secret deal and didn't tell me about it. The case
25 ended without me knowing what was going on, without him being
2 I was a victim, and it has taken me many, many years
3 to stand here and say, yes, it was me. I was a victim, but I
4 will not remain a victim and be silent for one more day.
5 Although I think it's tragic when anybody dies before their
6 time, I'm extremely relieved that Jeffrey Epstein will not be
7 in a position to hurt anymore children or anymore women, and
8 I'm glad to be part of a group of women who are now bonded
9 forever in the trauma that we endured at the hands of this man.
10 Thank you.
11 THE COURT: Thank you.
12 MR. EDWARDS: Your Honor, we had one client who was
13 not able to be here but sent a message through a letter. Her
14 name is Michelle Licata, M-i-c-h-e-l-l-e; last name,
15 L-i-c-a-t-a. And Brittany Henderson, of my office, is going to
16 read her letter as instructed.
17 THE COURT: Sure.
18 MS. HENDERSON: Thank you, your Honor.
19 THE COURT: Yup.
20 MS. HENDERSON: What happened to me occurred many
21 years ago when I was in high school, but it still effects my
22 life. I was told then that Jeffrey Epstein was going to be
23 held accountable, but he was not. In fact, the government
24 worked out a secret deal and didn't tell me about it. The case
25 ended without me knowing what was going on, without him being
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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