Michael Reiter
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
| Connected Entity | Relationship Type |
Strength
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Documents | Actions |
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person
Barry Krischer
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Professional conflict |
13
Very Strong
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11 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Adversarial |
11
Very Strong
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7 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Investigator suspect |
8
Strong
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4 | |
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person
Barry E. Krischer
|
Professional conflict |
8
Strong
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2 | |
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person
Rick Lincoln
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Professional peer |
8
Strong
|
3 | |
|
person
Jill Reiter
|
Spouses in divorce proceedings |
7
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1 | |
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person
Barry Krischer
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Professional adversarial |
7
|
3 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Subject of investigation and law enforcement official |
7
|
1 | |
|
person
Peter Elwell
|
Employee |
7
|
1 | |
|
person
DETECTIVE RECAREY
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Business associate |
7
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2 | |
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person
Barry Krischer
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Unknown |
7
|
1 | |
|
person
Rick Lincoln
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Professional peers |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
Katherine Fernandez Rundle
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Professional disagreement |
6
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1 | |
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person
H.C. Clark II
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Professional peers |
6
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1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Investigator and suspect |
6
|
1 | |
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person
Peter Elwell
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Professional superior subordinate |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
Barry Krischer
|
Adversarial professional conflict |
6
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2 | |
|
person
Jill Reiter
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Spouse divorcing |
6
|
2 | |
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person
Mr. Epstein
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Law enforcement officer and defendant |
6
|
1 | |
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person
H.C. Clark II
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Acquaintance |
6
|
1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Police chief donor recipient |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Investigative referral |
6
|
1 | |
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person
Joseph Recarey
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Business associate |
6
|
1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Adversarial investigator subject |
6
|
1 | |
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person
(NAME REMOVED)
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Spouses divorcing |
6
|
1 |
| 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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This document, stamped by the House Oversight Committee, contains the text of a Daily Beast investigative report detailing ongoing federal scrutiny of Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Jean Luc Brunel. It highlights the FBI's investigation into potential sex trafficking, Brunel's role in sourcing girls via the MC2 agency, and the $1 million payment from Epstein to Brunel. The text also criticizes the leniency of Epstein's 2007 plea deal, noting irregular privileges such as the use of a private psychologist for evaluation.
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This document is a printout of an investigative article by Conchita Sarnoff (The Daily Beast, 2010) bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp. It details Jeffrey Epstein's financial ties to alleged trafficker Jean Luc Brunel ($1M transfer), donations to the Palm Beach Police to curry favor, and the use of the MC2 modeling agency to lure minors. It also highlights flight logs listing unnamed 'females' and Epstein's defense of Brunel.
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This document is a printout of a Daily Beast article discussing a widened Justice Department and FBI probe into Jeffrey Epstein for child trafficking, specifically looking into his friend Jean Luc Brunel and the MC2 modeling agency. It highlights that while Epstein cannot be prosecuted again for charges covered by his 2007 non-prosecution agreement (double jeopardy), new evidence or victims could lead to federal trafficking charges which carry a 20-year sentence. The article also criticizes the special treatment Epstein received, noting his high-profile connections and the failure to enforce mandatory psychological evaluations.
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This document is an exhibit filed in court on May 25, 2017, containing a newspaper article detailing the conflict between the Palm Beach Police and State Attorney Barry Krischer regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. It highlights how Alan Dershowitz provided prosecutors with social media evidence (MySpace) to discredit accusers, leading to delays in grand jury proceedings. The text also documents Police Chief Reiter's frustration, his request for arrest warrants on May 1, and his suggestion that Krischer disqualify himself from the case.
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This document, part of a 2017 House Oversight filing, recounts the conflict between Palm Beach police and the State Attorney regarding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. It details how police sought serious molestation charges, but State Attorney Barry Krischer presented lesser charges to a grand jury, leading to accusations of preferential treatment. The text also highlights Epstein's high-profile connections, including Bill Clinton and Alan Dershowitz, and financial ties to Harvard and politicians like Eliot Spitzer and Bill Richardson.
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This article from The Virgin Islands Daily News (reprinted from the Miami Herald) details how federal prosecutors admitted in 2013 to bowing to pressure from Jeffrey Epstein's legal team, led by Kenneth Starr, regarding the non-prosecution agreement and victim notifications. It highlights the disparity between Epstein's lenient treatment—including work release and a private jail section—and the severity of his crimes involving dozens of underage girls. The document also references the 2008 sentencing hearing, the FBI's unfiled 2007 indictment, and the frustrations of local law enforcement officers like Detective Joseph Recarey.
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This 2006 New York Times article details the friction between the Palm Beach Police and the State Attorney's office regarding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. While police found probable cause for serious felonies including lewd molestation of minors, State Attorney Barry Krischer presented the case to a grand jury which resulted in a lesser indictment for soliciting prostitution. The article highlights accusations of preferential treatment due to Epstein's wealth and connections, noting his ties to Bill Clinton and Harvard.
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This document appears to be a compilation of news reports, specifically from the Palm Beach Post in August 2006, detailing the legal proceedings against Jeffrey Epstein and the conflict between his defense team and Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter. It outlines a potential plea deal involving 15 months in state prison followed by house arrest, details allegations from a 14-year-old girl regarding sexual abuse in 2005, and mentions recruiter Haley Robson. The text also highlights the defense strategy of discrediting Chief Reiter by attacking his mental stability and bringing up his personal divorce proceedings.
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This document contains the text of a New York Post article from September 2007 regarding the legal case against Jeffrey Epstein. It details allegations of soliciting minors, the involvement of key figures like Haley Robson and Sarah Kellen, police investigations, and statements from Epstein's legal team regarding a potential plea deal and police conduct.
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This document is a chain of forwarded emails initiated by Michael Reiter (Palm Beach Police) in 2008 and eventually forwarded by Jeffrey Epstein to his legal team in 2010. The content includes an editorial from the Palm Beach Post titled "He was over 50. And they were girls," which criticizes the leniency of charges against Epstein regarding minors. The email chain tracks the dissemination of this article among Epstein's defense attorneys, including Alan Dershowitz, Robert Critton, and Martin Weinberg.
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This document contains a Palm Beach Post article from August 2006 discussing the conflict between Police Chief Michael Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. It details Reiter's push for more serious charges against Epstein, the subsequent plea deal controversy, and personal attacks launched by Epstein's legal team against Reiter, including references to his divorce. The text criticizes the justice system's preferential treatment of wealthy defendants like Epstein.
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This document is an email chain originating from a 2008 email by Michael Reiter to a contact named Margie, discussing leaks regarding the Epstein plea deal and criticizing the Palm Beach Daily News for their editorial silence. The email contains the text of a critical 2008 Palm Beach Post editorial regarding Epstein's sentence and mansion. In 2010, Jeffrey Epstein forwarded this historic email chain to his legal team, including Alan Dershowitz, Martin Weinberg, and Robert Critton Jr.
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This document, likely a page from a news article filed in House Oversight records, summarizes the conflict between Palm Beach police and the State Attorney regarding the indictment of Jeffrey Epstein. It details how Police Chief Reiter accused State Attorney Krischer of preferential treatment for Epstein. The text outlines Epstein's high-profile connections (Clinton, Harvard), his legal defense strategy led by Gerald Lefcourt and Alan Dershowitz, and provides specific graphic details of the allegations made by a 14-year-old victim who was recruited by Haley Robson.
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This document, stamped by House Oversight, profiles Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter amidst the Epstein investigation. It details the conflict between Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer, with Reiter urging Krischer's disqualification and eventually referring the Epstein case to the FBI. The text also defends Reiter's professional reputation against attacks from the 'Epstein camp,' citing support from fellow police chiefs and his history of handling high-profile cases involving the Kennedy family.
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This document appears to be a news article or report summary detailing the 2006 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein in Palm Beach. It highlights the conflict between the police (who sought serious molestation charges) and the State Attorney (who pursued lesser solicitation charges), allegations of preferential treatment due to Epstein's wealth and connections, and the political fallout involving returned donations. It also outlines Epstein's defense strategy led by Gerald Lefcourt and Alan Dershowitz.
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This document contains an excerpt from a Palm Beach Post article dated August 14, 2006, discussing the legal battles surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the conflict between his defense team and Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter. It details allegations against Epstein involving minors, his lawyers' attempts to discredit Reiter by calling him a "nutcase" and bringing up his divorce, and Reiter's criticism of State Attorney Barry Krischer's handling of the case.
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This document contains text from news coverage regarding the legal proceedings against Jeffrey Epstein in Palm Beach. It details the controversial plea deal negotiated by his high-profile legal team, the dropping of federal investigations, and a 2006 New York Post article discussing his light charges compared to the evidence gathered by police.
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This document contains a Palm Beach Post article from August 14, 2006, detailing the conflict between Police Chief Michael Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer regarding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. It highlights Reiter's push for harsher charges (sexual activity with minors) versus the State Attorney's lighter plea deal, and documents the personal attacks launched by Epstein's legal team against Chief Reiter.
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This document is an email chain initiated by Jeffrey Epstein in 2010, forwarding a 2008 email from Michael Reiter (Palm Beach Police) to a journalist named Margie. Reiter discusses leaking information about Epstein's plea deal to her and expresses frustration that her paper (Palm Beach Daily News) remained silent editorially. The email includes the full text of a critical Palm Beach Post editorial from July 2008, highlighting the 'different system of justice for the wealthy' and detailing Epstein's legal team.
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This document is a printout of a 2010 Daily Beast article discussing the leniency Jeffrey Epstein received despite serious charges. It details former Police Chief Michael Reiter's deposition, which alleges interference by the State Attorney and DOJ, and outlines the recruitment of underage girls in Palm Beach coordinated by Epstein and his staff, specifically Haley Robson and Alfredo Rodriguez. The text lists high-profile associates who flew on Epstein's jets and his legal team, while noting the investigation identified dozens of victims across multiple international properties.
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This document is page 2 of a Daily Beast article from July 2010 detailing the operations of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring. It discusses the complicity of his staff (Kellen, Ross, Groff, Marcinkova, and Maxwell), the settlements paid to victims, and the testimony of house manager Alfredo Rodriguez regarding police corruption and the daily operations of the abuse. It also highlights Epstein's financial ties to the Palm Beach Police Department and his alleged racketeering partnership with modeling agent Jean Luc Brunel.
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A March 2007 FBI clipping from the West Palm Beach Post discusses the unusual lack of progress in the Jeffrey Epstein solicitation case. Legal experts and police speculate that the delays suggest a pending plea deal or an ongoing federal probe, with the FBI confirming they still have a 'pending case.' The article highlights the conflict between Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer, and notes Epstein's connections to high-profile figures like Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
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This document appears to be a page from an investigative report (likely the Miami Herald) detailing the aftermath of the Epstein non-prosecution agreement. It highlights the unusual coordination between federal prosecutors and Epstein's defense team regarding victim notification, contrasts Ken Starr's defense of Epstein with his prosecution of Clinton, and features quotes from Detective Recarey expressing regret that Epstein avoided prison and that victims were labeled prostitutes.
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This document details the conflict between police (represented by Recarey and Chief Reiter) and the prosecutor (Krischer) regarding the handling of the initial 2006 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. It describes how police sought serious charges, but the prosecutor referred the case to a grand jury that only heard from two witnesses, resulting in a minor indictment. Chief Reiter subsequently publicly opposed Krischer, referred the case to the FBI in July 2006, and faced social backlash in Palm Beach.
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This document appears to be a news article or narrative report included in House Oversight records detailing the obstruction and harassment faced by police investigators (Reiter and Recarey) during the Epstein probe. It highlights a shift in the prosecutor's (Krischer) willingness to prosecute, the leaking of evidence to Epstein's legal team, and the removal of hard drives and surveillance footage from Epstein's home prior to the October 20, 2005 search. The text describes intimidation tactics used against the officers, including stalking, trash theft, and background investigations by private eyes hired by Epstein's defense.
| Date | Type | From | To | Amount | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Epstein Case Referral
Referred case to FBI to determine if federal laws were violated.
Pressure to drop case
Comments questioning why he was investigating a 'Palm Beacher' and warning it was a bad career move.
Police Donations
Acknowledged Epstein's donations and the return of funds.
Epstein's plea deal and incarceration
Stated that Epstein, a billionaire with powerful friends, received special treatment.
Epstein investigation
Stated Epstein received special treatment due to powerful friends.
Recusal
Asked Krischer to remove himself from the case.
Recusal from a case
Reiter wrote to the county's top prosecutor suggesting he/she should get off a case.
Recusal from a case
Reiter wrote to the county's top prosecutor suggesting he/she should get off a case.
Epstein's plea deal and incarceration
Stated that Epstein, a billionaire with powerful friends, received special treatment.
Request for recusal
Accused prosecutors of giving Epstein special treatment and asked Krischer to remove himself from the case.
Recusal request
Asking Krischer to recuse himself from the case.
Epstein Investigation
Reiter informed the attorney about the investigation into a 'noteworthy person' involving underage females and requested close coordination.
Dropping/altering the investigation
Conversations on the 'cocktail-party circuit' suggesting the police approach the case differently.
Recusal
Asking Krischer to recuse himself from the case.
Special Treatment
Accused prosecutors of giving Epstein special treatment and asked Krischer to remove himself.
FBI investigation
Requested an FBI investigation to determine if federal laws were broken.
Attempt to discuss case
Reiter attempted to call Krischer, but calls were not returned.
Initial briefing on Epstein case
In-person discussion where Reiter informed Krischer about the serious nature of the case, multiple victims, and the high profile of the suspect.
Epstein's plea deal and incarceration
Stated that Epstein, a billionaire with powerful friends, received special treatment.
Stopping the investigation
The politician told Reiter the investigation was unnecessary, the case was minor, and the victims were not believable due to their lifestyles.
Investigative updates
Unreturned calls regarding the Epstein case
Epstein Investigation
Nine-hour deposition regarding the investigation and obstruction by State Attorney/DOJ.
N/A
Margie sent a text message to Michael Reiter on a Saturday asking about activity in the Epstein case, which Reiter confirmed was the plea deal.
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Margie sent a text message to Michael Reiter on a Saturday asking about activity in the Epstein case, which Reiter confirmed was the plea deal.
No Subject
A text message sent on a Saturday asking what the activity in the Epstein case was about, mentioned in Reiter's email.
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