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This document is page 19 of a court filing (Case 1:19-cr-00490) detailing Jeffrey Epstein's classification as a Level III sex offender in New York. It highlights a hearing (cited as 2011 in the footnote but 2018 in the text body) where Judge Ruth Pickholz was 'shocked' that Assistant DA Jennifer Gaffney joined Epstein's defense in arguing to reduce his offender status. The Judge denied the application, maintaining his requirement to report to police every 90 days.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant |
Level III sex offender seeking status reduction; subject of the hearing.
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| Ruth Pickholz | Judge |
Honorable Judge of the NY Supreme Court who denied Epstein's application and expressed shock at the prosecutor's stance.
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| Jennifer Gaffney | Assistant District Attorney |
New York County ADA who joined Epstein's defense in arguing for a reduction in his sex offender status.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| New York State Supreme Court |
Venue for the SORA hearing.
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| Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders |
Establishment that determined Epstein's risk level.
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| City cops |
Referenced in a quote regarding Epstein's failure to check in.
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| New York County District Attorney's Office |
Represented by Jennifer Gaffney.
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Timeline (3 events)
2011
Application made to reduce Epstein's sex offender registration status.
New York State Supreme Court
Counsel for Mr. Epstein
2011-01-18
SORA Hearing Transcript date cited in the document.
New York State Supreme Court
2019-07-15
Bail hearing where Epstein's previous application was discussed.
New York
Counsel for Mr. Epstein
Locations (3)
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Where Epstein is registered as a Level III offender.
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Location of Epstein's New York home.
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Jurisdiction mentioned in opening quote.
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Relationships (1)
Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Gaffney joined in Defense Counsel’s appeal to review and overturn the decision... and achieve a downward modification of Mr. Epstein’s sex offender status.
Key Quotes (4)
"Jeffrey Epstein never once checked in with City cops in eight-plus years since a Manhattan judge ordered him to do so every 90 days"Source
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"Judge Pickholz appeared to be stunned by the joint Defense Counsel/District Attorney application, stating: 'I am just a little overwhelmed that the People are making this application...'"Source
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"I have never seen the prosecutor’s office do this. I have to tell you, I am shocked."Source
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"He can give up his New York home [on East 71st. St.] if he does not want to come every 90 days."Source
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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 32 Filed 07/18/19 Page 19 of 33
(“Jeffrey Epstein never once checked in with City cops in eight-plus years since a Manhattan
judge ordered him to do so every 90 days”).
judge ordered him to do so every 90 days”).
Mr. Epstein is a Level III sex offender in New York State which is the highest category
of risk to reoffend. This designation requires that Mr. Epstein report his presence in New York to
law enforcement authorities every 90 days. As discussed at the July 15, 2019 bail hearing,
counsel for Mr. Epstein made an application in New York State Supreme Court in 2011 to
reduce Epstein’s sex offender registration status from Level III to Level I. If granted, this
reduction would have allowed Mr. Epstein to avoid his reporting obligations. In a Sex Offender
Registration Act Hearing on January 11, 2018, held before the Honorable Ruth Pickholz, Mr.
Epstein’s application was (firmly) denied, principally because it had been established by the
Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders. See People v. Epstein, Indict. # 30129/2010, (N.Y. Sup.
Ct.), SORA Hearing Transcript, dated Jan. 18, 2011.
of risk to reoffend. This designation requires that Mr. Epstein report his presence in New York to
law enforcement authorities every 90 days. As discussed at the July 15, 2019 bail hearing,
counsel for Mr. Epstein made an application in New York State Supreme Court in 2011 to
reduce Epstein’s sex offender registration status from Level III to Level I. If granted, this
reduction would have allowed Mr. Epstein to avoid his reporting obligations. In a Sex Offender
Registration Act Hearing on January 11, 2018, held before the Honorable Ruth Pickholz, Mr.
Epstein’s application was (firmly) denied, principally because it had been established by the
Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders. See People v. Epstein, Indict. # 30129/2010, (N.Y. Sup.
Ct.), SORA Hearing Transcript, dated Jan. 18, 2011.
At the hearing, New York County Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Gaffney joined in
Defense Counsel’s appeal to review and overturn the decision of the Board of Examiners of Sex
Offenders and achieve a downward modification of Mr. Epstein’s sex offender status. Id. at 2-15.
Judge Pickholz appeared to be stunned by the joint Defense Counsel/District Attorney
application, stating: “I am just a little overwhelmed that the People are making this application. .
. . I have done many SORAs much less troubling than this one where the People would never
make a downward [adjustment] argument like this. . . . I have never seen the prosecutor’s office
do this. I have to tell you, I am shocked.” Id. at 4-5. Judge Pickholz also ordered Mr. Epstein to
report as a Level III sex offender every 90 days in New York. Id. at 12. “I am sorry [Mr. Epstein]
may have to come here every 90 days. He can give up his New York home [on East 71st. St.] if
he does not want to come every 90 days.” Id. Epstein appealed but Judge Pickholz’s decision
Defense Counsel’s appeal to review and overturn the decision of the Board of Examiners of Sex
Offenders and achieve a downward modification of Mr. Epstein’s sex offender status. Id. at 2-15.
Judge Pickholz appeared to be stunned by the joint Defense Counsel/District Attorney
application, stating: “I am just a little overwhelmed that the People are making this application. .
. . I have done many SORAs much less troubling than this one where the People would never
make a downward [adjustment] argument like this. . . . I have never seen the prosecutor’s office
do this. I have to tell you, I am shocked.” Id. at 4-5. Judge Pickholz also ordered Mr. Epstein to
report as a Level III sex offender every 90 days in New York. Id. at 12. “I am sorry [Mr. Epstein]
may have to come here every 90 days. He can give up his New York home [on East 71st. St.] if
he does not want to come every 90 days.” Id. Epstein appealed but Judge Pickholz’s decision
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