Michael Reiter

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63 total relationships
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person Barry Krischer
Professional conflict
13 Very Strong
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Adversarial
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Investigator suspect
8 Strong
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person Barry E. Krischer
Professional conflict
8 Strong
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person Rick Lincoln
Professional peer
8 Strong
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person Jill Reiter
Spouses in divorce proceedings
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person Barry Krischer
Professional adversarial
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Subject of investigation and law enforcement official
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person Peter Elwell
Employee
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person DETECTIVE RECAREY
Business associate
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person Barry Krischer
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person Rick Lincoln
Professional peers
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person Katherine Fernandez Rundle
Professional disagreement
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person H.C. Clark II
Professional peers
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Investigator and suspect
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person Peter Elwell
Professional superior subordinate
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person Barry Krischer
Adversarial professional conflict
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person Jill Reiter
Spouse divorcing
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person Mr. Epstein
Law enforcement officer and defendant
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person H.C. Clark II
Acquaintance
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Police chief donor recipient
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Investigative referral
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person Joseph Recarey
Business associate
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Adversarial investigator subject
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person (NAME REMOVED)
Spouses divorcing
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
N/A N/A Intimidation of police officers (trash theft, surveillance/tailing). Various View
N/A N/A Prosecutors delay approval of subpoenas. Palm Beach County State Att... View
N/A N/A Private investigators picked through Reiter's trash. Reiter's residence View
N/A N/A Reiter's Deposition Unknown View
N/A N/A Private investigators picked through Reiter's trash to discredit him. Reiter's residence (implied) View
N/A N/A Reiter referred the Epstein case to the FBI. N/A View
N/A N/A Harassment of investigators: Stolen trash, tailing vehicles, investigating grade school teachers. Various View
N/A N/A Initial in-person meeting between Michael Reiter and Barry Krischer regarding the Epstein case. Unknown (likely Florida) View
N/A N/A Referral of case to FBI Palm Beach View
N/A N/A Obstruction of investigation process (delaying subpoenas/dodging calls). Palm Beach County View
N/A N/A Prosecutors (Krischer/Belohlavek) obstruct investigation by ignoring calls and delaying subpoenas. Palm Beach County View
N/A N/A Deposition of Michael Reiter Unspecified View
N/A N/A Reiter referred the Epstein case to the FBI to investigate potential federal law violations. N/A View
N/A N/A Private investigators picking through Reiter's trash. Reiter's property View
N/A N/A Following Jeffrey Epstein's indictment, Reiter referred the case to the FBI to investigate potent... Palm Beach View
2012-01-01 N/A Palm Beach Police Foundation Policemen's Ball Mar-a-Lago View
2009-11-23 N/A Videotaped Deposition of Michael Reiter in the civil lawsuit B.B. vs. Epstein. N/A View
2009-01-01 N/A Michael Reiter retires from police force. Palm Beach View
2009-01-01 Legal proceeding PBPD Chief Michael Reiter gave a civil deposition regarding the Epstein case. N/A View
2008-08-12 N/A A meeting was scheduled between Michael Reiter ('Mike') and 'Joyce' on a 'Wednesday' following th... Unspecified View
2008-07-10 N/A Michael Reiter corresponds with 'Margie' regarding media leaks about the plea hearing. Palm Beach View
2008-07-05 N/A Text message sent to Michael Reiter asking about case activity (Saturday before the email). Palm Beach View
2008-01-01 N/A Michael Reiter leaves Palm Beach Police Department Palm Beach View
2006-08-16 N/A Scheduled mediation for the divorce of Michael and Jill Reiter. Not specified View
2006-08-16 N/A Scheduled mediation for Michael and Jill Reiter (based on 'Wednesday' relative to publication date). Unknown View

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A 2006 Palm Beach Post article detailing allegations that Alan Dershowitz provided damaging information about teenage accusers to the State Attorney's Office to defend Jeffrey Epstein. The article notes police frustration with the handling of the case, mentioning that Epstein was indicted on a single solicitation charge despite police believing there was probable cause for more serious crimes involving minors.

Newspaper clipping on fbi form fd-350
2025-11-19

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This document is an FBI clipping preservation form containing a July 26, 2006 article from The Palm Beach Post. The article details the indictment of Jeffrey Epstein on solicitation charges following a long investigation by the Palm Beach Police Department, which included surveillance of his home and private jet. The text highlights a conflict between Police Chief Michael Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer, noting that police believed there was probable cause for more serious charges involving minors.

Fbi form fd-350 (newspaper clipping preservation)
2025-11-19

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The document contains pages from the book 'Filthy Rich' (page 285), stamped as evidence by the House Oversight Committee. It details the fallout for Jean-Luc Brunel, who sued his former friend Jeffrey Epstein for emotional distress and loss of business for his modeling agency, MC2, due to the association with Epstein's crimes. The text explicitly quotes Brunel acknowledging the extreme nature of Epstein's sexual abuse of minors while denying his own involvement. It also briefly mentions personnel changes within the Palm Beach Police Department, including a Detective 'Joe' receiving honors at Mar-a-Lago.

Book excerpt (likely 'filthy rich') included in house oversight committee records
2025-11-19

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This document is an excerpt from James Patterson's book (likely 'Filthy Rich'), page 284, included in House Oversight records. It details the post-investigation careers of Palm Beach police officers Joe Recarey and Michael Reiter, noting Recarey received an award at Mar-a-Lago in 2012. The text also discusses a January 2015 lawsuit filed by modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel against his 'old friend' Jeffrey Epstein, claiming Epstein's scandal cost Brunel millions in business and caused him severe emotional distress.

Book excerpt (james patterson's 'filthy rich') included in congressional oversight records
2025-11-19

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This document is a page from a James Patterson book (likely 'Filthy Rich') included in House Oversight records. It details former State Attorney Barry Krischer's life after the Epstein case and describes a December 2009 RICO lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Epstein against Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein, attorney Bradley Edwards, and a victim identified as 'L.M.' The text outlines Epstein's allegations that Edwards knew about Rothstein's Ponzi scheme and claims that the victim 'L.M.' had credibility issues involving drug use and changing stories.

Book excerpt / government record
2025-11-19

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This document is an excerpt from James Patterson's book (likely 'Filthy Rich') stamped as a House Oversight exhibit. It details the account of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter, who describes facing significant pressure from the local wealthy community and a specific 'prominent Palm Beach politician' to drop the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein (implied). Reiter recounts being told the victims were not believable due to their lifestyles and that investigating a 'Palm Beacher' was a mistake, but he refused to back down and referred the case to the FBI.

Book excerpt / legal exhibit
2025-11-19

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This document is an excerpt from a book detailing the legal proceedings involving Jeffrey Epstein in July 2006, specifically focusing on the perspective of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter. It describes the grand jury's decision to charge Epstein with a single count of solicitation, omitting charges related to minors, and notes the lack of notification to the police regarding his surrender and release on bail. The text also touches on Reiter's interactions with federal prosecutor Acosta.

Book excerpt / evidence document
2025-11-19

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This document contains pages 176-177 of a book (likely James Patterson's 'Filthy Rich') stamped as evidence by the House Oversight Committee. It details the friction between Palm Beach Police (Detective Recarey) and the State Attorney's office (Barry Krischer/ASA Belohlavek) regarding the issuance of arrest warrants for Epstein, Sarah Kellen, and Wendy Dobbs. It also describes aggressive surveillance tactics used against a victim's father by a private investigator, and a specific incident where TV newscaster Tim Malloy used a helicopter to film Epstein at the airport, causing Epstein to flee back onto his plane.

Book excerpt (likely from 'filthy rich' by james patterson) included in congressional oversight records
2025-11-19

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This document is an excerpt from the book 'Filthy Rich' containing the deposition testimony of Michael Reiter regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Reiter testifies that he believed State Attorney Barry Krischer lacked objectivity in handling the case and describes how both he and his detective were ignored by the State Attorney's office (specifically Krischer and Lanna Belohlavek) when attempting to communicate. Reiter details writing a letter (Exhibit 3, referenced May 1, 2006) urging Krischer to step aside and have the governor appoint a different prosecutor due to the serious nature of the crimes and the high profile of the suspect.

Deposition transcript / book excerpt (filthy rich)
2025-11-19

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This document is a partial transcript from the videotaped deposition of Michael Reiter on November 23, 2009, related to a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein. Reiter discusses sending a letter to State Attorney Barry Krischer in May 2006, following prior conversations, because he felt the handling of the case by the state attorney's office was unusual and that there was a lack of objectivity.

Deposition transcript
2025-11-19

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This document is a page from a book (likely by James Patterson) detailing the friction between Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer during the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. It describes the police department's request for an arrest warrant on May 1 and includes an inset image of a 'Personal and Confidential' letter from Reiter to Krischer expressing frustration over unanswered calls and the handling of the probable cause submission regarding victims Kellen and Haley Robson. The text highlights Reiter's concern that exceptions were being made for Epstein due to his vast resources and legal team.

Book page (likely from 'filthy rich' by james patterson) with embedded official correspondence
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be an excerpt from a book (likely 'Filthy Rich' by James Patterson based on the header 'TERSON') marked as a House Oversight exhibit. It details the events of May 2006, specifically Police Chief Michael Reiter's outrage over a lenient plea deal offered to Jeffrey Epstein (misdemeanor, probation, psych exam) despite 'mountains of evidence.' It also describes defense attorney Alan Dershowitz's strategy of discrediting a victim ('Mary') by presenting prosecutors with printouts from her Myspace page containing risqué or incriminating answers.

Book excerpt / investigative exhibit
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be an excerpt from a book (likely 'Filthy Rich') included in House Oversight records, detailing the controversial plea deal negotiations for Jeffrey Epstein. The text describes a specific moment where Epstein's attorney, Guy Fronstin, accepts a lenient plea offer (1 count Aggravated Assault, probation, adjudication withheld) from ASA Belohlavek, effectively calling off a grand jury. The narrator, likely a police investigator, expresses strong disapproval of the deal and the lack of consultation, noting that the victims' families were being ignored by the State Attorney's Office.

Book excerpt / investigative narrative (likely from 'filthy rich' by james patterson, included in house oversight committee records)
2025-11-19

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This document is an excerpt from a book (likely by James Patterson given the header) that reproduces a Palm Beach Police Department Incident Report filed by Detective Joseph Recarey on July 25, 2006. The report details Recarey's repeated frustrated attempts in April 2006 to contact Assistant State Attorneys Weiss and Belohlavek to schedule victim testimony for a Grand Jury. It culminates in Recarey physically visiting the State Attorney's Office, where he is informed by ASA Belohlavek that a plea offer had been made to Epstein's defense attorney, Guy Fronstin.

Book excerpt / police incident report
2025-11-19

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This document is a page from James Patterson's book (likely 'Filthy Rich') presented as an exhibit in a House Oversight investigation. It details the conflict between Police Chief Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer, with Reiter suspecting Krischer of protecting Epstein. The text includes excerpts from a police report by Detective Recarey, noting that Epstein's lawyer claimed the massages were 'therapeutic and spiritually sound' and citing a $100,000 donation to the Ballet of Florida for massages as evidence.

Book excerpt / congressional oversight exhibit
2025-11-19

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This document is a page from James Patterson's book 'Filthy Rich' (stamped as evidence by the House Oversight Committee). It details Police Chief Michael Reiter's early concerns about the Epstein investigation, specifically the involvement of underage females and the pressure he faced from 'powerful circles' to alter his approach. It also briefly introduces Detective Joe Recarey's work in February, mentioning his analysis of car-rental records linked to El Brillo Way and interviews with witnesses, including a David Rogers and a Swedish masseuse.

Book excerpt / legal exhibit (house oversight committee)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a book or narrative report (Chapter 40, page 159) included in House Oversight records. It details the state of the Epstein investigation in January 2006 from the perspective of Police Chief Michael Reiter, who believed his team (including Detective Recarey) had built an 'airtight' case. It describes Reiter's coordination with State Attorney Barry Krischer, who reportedly assured Reiter that his office would support the investigation fully.

Book excerpt / investigative narrative (included in house oversight committee documents)
2025-11-19

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This document is a page from the book 'Filthy Rich' (marked as a House Oversight exhibit) detailing the journalistic process behind a Vanity Fair article about Jeffrey Epstein. It describes how prominent figures like Donald Trump, Mort Zuckerman, and Nathan Myhrvold dined at Epstein's home, and recounts an incident where Epstein showed up unannounced at editor Graydon Carter's office. The text notes that Vanity Fair ultimately removed claims regarding underage women from the article because no criminal charges had been filed at the time, causing significant distress to the journalist, Ward.

Book excerpt / legal exhibit
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a book containing four photographs with captions documenting various social events and figures associated with the Epstein case. It includes photos of Sarah Kellen with her husband at the Kentucky Derby, Nadia Marcinkova in a cockpit with pilot Larry Visoski, Michael and Janet Reiter at Mar-a-Lago, and retired detective Joe Recarey. The right side of the page contains fragmentary text mentioning Mort Zuckerman and Microsoft.

Book page / photograph collection
2025-11-19

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In this self-addressed email from February 2019, Jeffrey Epstein reflects on his past legal troubles in Florida, criticizing the police and FBI investigation ('Operation Leap Year'). He details his relationship with Donald Trump, asserting that Trump visited his home frequently but never received massages, and analyzes Trump's real estate dealings, specifically the purchase and resale of Abe Gosman's estate. The document concludes with links to news articles and a cryptic reference to the death of investigator Joe Recarey.

Email (self-sent notes/draft)
2025-11-19

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This article from the Virgin Islands Daily News, originally by the Miami Herald, details how Alexander Acosta, as a federal prosecutor, negotiated a controversial non-prosecution agreement for Jeffrey Epstein in 2007. The deal allowed Epstein to avoid federal prison and concealed the extent of his crimes from his victims. The article highlights the involvement of high-profile figures and the ongoing trauma experienced by the victims.

Newspaper article
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be an investigative article (likely from The Daily Beast) submitted as evidence to the House Oversight Committee. It details the legal troubles of Epstein employee Rodriguez, Epstein's financial influence over the Palm Beach Police Department via donations, and his alleged sex trafficking operation involving Jean Luc Brunel and the MC2 modeling agency. It highlights a specific $1 million wire transfer from Epstein to Brunel in 2004 and describes a racketeering pattern involving Maxwell, Marcinkova, and others.

Investigative journalism article / house oversight evidence
2025-11-19

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This document, authored by Conchita Sarnoff and bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp, summarizes reporting by The Daily Beast regarding the special legal treatment Jeffrey Epstein received. It details his lenient plea deal, the submission of a private psychological report by Dr. Stephen Alexander, and a $1 million payment to Jean Luc Brunel, whose agency MC2 allegedly recruited girls transported on Epstein's jets. It also includes a denial of ongoing investigations by Epstein's lawyer, Jack Goldberger.

Article / investigative report excerpt (likely from a congressional file)
2025-11-19

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This document is a news article from September 20, 2009, detailing various aspects of Jeffrey Epstein's legal situation and the reactions of his attorney and victims. It covers his jail time, probation, the sealing of documents, ongoing lawsuits, and the police investigation that led to charges of soliciting prostitution instead of more serious offenses.

News article
2025-11-19

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A printed webpage from The Palm Beach Post (dated 2011, article from 2009) detailing the aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein's plea deal. The article highlights the tension between Police Chief Michael Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer, citing a 2006 letter where Reiter called the prosecutor's handling of the case 'highly unusual.' It also quotes attorneys discussing how Epstein's wealth allowed him to avoid federal prosecution through a 'back-room deal' involving high-profile lawyers like Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr.

News article / webpage printout
2025-11-19
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N/A Received University of Pit... Michael Reiter $20,000.00 Reiter's annual salary for a patrol job at the ... View
N/A Received University of Pit... Michael Reiter $20,000.00 Annual salary for patrol job View
N/A Received University of Pit... Michael Reiter $20,000.00 Annual salary for patrol job before joining Pal... View
N/A Received Town of Palm Beach Michael Reiter $144,000.00 Reiter's salary as the town's top cop (Police C... View
N/A Received University of Pit... Michael Reiter $20,000.00 Reiter's annual salary for a patrol job at the ... View
N/A Received University of Pit... Michael Reiter $20,000.00 Reiter's annual salary for a patrol job at the ... View
N/A Received Town of Palm Beach Michael Reiter $144,000.00 Annual salary View
N/A Received Town of Palm Beach Michael Reiter $144,000.00 Reiter's salary as the town's top cop (Police C... View
2001-03-01 Received Town of Palm Beach Michael Reiter $144,000.00 Reiter's annual salary as the town's top cop (P... View
2001-03-01 Received Town of Palm Beach Michael Reiter $144,000.00 Reiter's annual salary as the town's top cop (P... View
2001-03-01 Received Town of Palm Beach Michael Reiter $144,000.00 Reiter's annual salary as the town's top cop (P... View
1981-01-01 Received University of Pit... Michael Reiter $20,000.00 Reiter's patrol job salary at the University of... View
1981-01-01 Received University of Pit... Michael Reiter $20,000.00 Reiter's patrol job salary at the University of... View
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Investigation strategy

From: Michael Reiter
To: Detective Joe Recarey

Reiter calls Recarey into his office.

Meeting
2005-10-03

Handling of the Epstein case

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

Urged Krischer to disqualify himself from the prosecution; called actions 'highly unusual'.

Letter
0001-05-01

Request for disqualification

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

Suggesting Krischer consider if reason exists to require his disqualification from the prosecution

Letter
0001-05-01

Disqualification from prosecution

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

Suggesting Krischer consider if good reason exists to require his disqualification from the prosecution of these cases.

Letter
0001-05-01

Disqualification from prosecution of Epstein cases

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

Reiter called Krischer's actions in the Epstein case "highly unusual" and urged him to "consider if good and sufficient reason exists to require your disqualification from the prosecution of these cases."

Letter
0001-05-01

Disqualification from the Epstein case prosecution

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

Reiter called Krischer's actions in the Epstein case "highly unusual" and urged him to consider if sufficient reason existed for his disqualification from the prosecution.

Letter
0001-05-01

Disqualification from prosecution of Epstein cases

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

Reiter called Krischer's actions in the Epstein case "highly unusual" and urged him to "consider if good and sufficient reason exists to require your disqualification from the prosecution of these cases."

Letter
0001-05-01

Handling of Epstein Case

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

Called Krischer's actions 'highly unusual' and urged him to consider disqualification from the prosecution.

Letter
0001-05-01

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