Michael Reiter

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Events
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Documents
89
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Reiter Chief 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
11 Very Strong
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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
3
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person Jill Reiter
Spouses in divorce proceedings
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person Barry Krischer
Professional adversarial
7
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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
Unknown
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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
6
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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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1
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Investigative referral
6
1
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person Joseph Recarey
Business associate
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1
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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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This document, part of House Oversight records, details the friction between investigators (Recarey and Reiter) and the Palm Beach County State Attorney's office (Krischer and Belohlavek) during the Epstein investigation. It highlights defense attorney Alan Dershowitz's attempts to discredit a victim using her MySpace page and marijuana use, and Investigator Recarey's strong rebuttal against such victim-blaming. The text also notes that the prosecutors actively avoided communication with the investigators and delayed the approval of subpoenas.

Investigative narrative / house oversight evidence
2025-11-19

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This document, likely an excerpt from a report or book included in House Oversight files (marked HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016439), details Alan Dershowitz's legal strategy in the Epstein case. It describes how Dershowitz and his team investigated the victims to compile dossiers on their 'troubled pasts' and met with officials Krischer and Recarey to argue that the accusers would not be credible witnesses.

House oversight committee document / narrative report excerpt
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a Miami Herald article (part of the 'Perversion of Justice' series) included in a House Oversight file. It details the investigative process into Jeffrey Epstein, mentioning how investigator Recarey was overwhelmed by the number of victims and describing aggressive tactics used by Epstein's private investigators, including intimidation, trash picking, and posing as police officers. It also highlights the involvement of Alan Dershowitz and Sarah Kellen, noting Kellen's role in allegedly warning victims against speaking to law enforcement.

News article printout / investigative report
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be an excerpt from a news article (likely the Miami Herald) featuring a photograph of lead detective Joe Recarey. It details the timeline of the 2005 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, noting that detectives identified between 21 and 35 underage victims before the arrest. Crucially, it alleges that then-State Attorney Barry Krischer pressured detectives Reiter and Recarey to downgrade or drop the charges.

News article / investigative report excerpt (likely miami herald)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a 2018 news article (likely the Miami Herald) included in a House Oversight Committee file. It details the legal maneuvering by Epstein's high-profile legal team to avoid prison time for him and highlights the efforts of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter and Detective Joseph Recarey to investigate Epstein despite the risks to their careers. The text describes the influx of underage girls to Epstein's Palm Beach compound and the wealthy environment of the island.

News article printout / house oversight committee exhibit
2025-11-19

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This August 14, 2006, article from the Palm Beach Post details the conflict surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case. It highlights the criticism Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter leveled against State Attorney Barry Krischer for his lenient handling of the case, and the subsequent personal attacks on Reiter's character by Epstein's high-powered legal team. The article contrasts the police's push for serious charges with the eventual plea deal, which dropped a federal investigation and allowed Epstein to avoid significant prison time.

News article
2025-11-19

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This document is an email chain from February 2010 in which Jeffrey Epstein forwards an old 2008 email and a critical Palm Beach Post editorial about his plea deal to members of his legal team, including Alan Dershowitz, Martin Weinberg, and Robert Critton Jr. The repeated subject line indicates Epstein was having trouble with the emails being marked as 'undeliverable'.

Email chain
2025-11-19

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This New York Times article from September 3, 2006, details the sex crimes investigation into money manager Jeffrey Epstein in Palm Beach, Florida. It outlines allegations from teenage girls, the police investigation, and the controversial decision by the state attorney to pursue a lesser charge of soliciting prostitution. The article highlights accusations of preferential treatment for the wealthy and connected Epstein, noting criticism from the police chief and the reputational fallout, including politicians returning his campaign donations.

Newspaper article (new york times)
2025-11-19

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This document consists of clippings from the Palm Beach Post, primarily from August 14, 2006, detailing the legal troubles of financier Jeffrey Epstein. It covers allegations of sexual assault against minors, a potential federal plea deal, Epstein's indictment on state charges, and the conflict between Epstein's legal team and Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter, whom they accuse of a personal vendetta.

News article clippings
2025-11-19

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This document, comprised of clippings from a September 20, 2007 New York Post article, details the state of the sex case against Jeffrey Epstein. It notes that a grand jury found witnesses not credible, leaving only a single solicitation charge, while police allege Epstein's assistant Sarah Kellen facilitated liaisons. Epstein's lawyers claim a police vendetta, cite a passed lie-detector test, and are reportedly negotiating a 15-month plea deal with federal prosecutors.

News article clipping
2025-11-19

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This document is an email chain from 2010 where Jeffrey Epstein forwards a collection of news articles about himself to his legal team, including Robert D. Critton Jr., Jessica Cadwell, Alan M. Dershowitz, and Martin Weinberg. The forwarded chain originates from a 2008 email from Michael Reiter to a 'Joyce', which contained a 2006 Palm Beach Post editorial detailing allegations that Epstein, then over 50, solicited and paid for sex with underage girls.

Email chain
2025-11-19

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This document summarizes articles from The Daily Beast about Jeffrey Epstein, detailing his lenient 2007 plea deal for sex offenses and subsequent special treatment, such as using his own private psychologist for a court-required evaluation. It highlights Epstein's financial relationship with Jean Luc Brunel, who received $1 million and whose modeling agency, MC2, recruited girls who flew on Epstein's private jets. The document concludes with a statement from Epstein's lawyer asserting his client's full compliance with legal agreements.

News article summary / web post
2025-11-19

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This document, an article likely from The Daily Beast dated July 22, 2010, details the case of Alfredo Rodriguez, Jeffrey Epstein's former house manager. It describes Rodriguez's own legal troubles, including his sentencing for obstruction after trying to sell information, and his testimony about Epstein's operations, such as paying girls in cash and making large donations to the Palm Beach Police. The text also outlines Epstein's connection to Jean Luc Brunel and his MC2 modeling agency, citing a federal complaint that accuses them and others of racketeering to lure minors for sexual purposes.

Report / article summary
2025-11-19

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This article from The Palm Beach Post, dated July 26, 2006, details the police investigation into Jeffrey Epstein for alleged sexual activity with minors. It describes police surveillance, evidence collection from his trash, and witness statements from girls who were allegedly recruited and paid for massages. The piece also highlights the conflict between the Palm Beach Police Chief and the State Attorney over the case's prosecution and notes Epstein's high-profile connections and legal team.

Newspaper article
2025-11-16
Total Received
$1,004,000.00
13 transactions
Total Paid
$0.00
0 transactions
Net Flow
$1,004,000.00
13 total transactions
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
As Sender
52
As Recipient
6
Total
58

Initial briefing on Epstein case

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

In-person discussion where Reiter informed Krischer about the serious nature of the case, multiple victims, and the high profile of the suspect.

Meeting
N/A

Recusal from a case

From: Michael Reiter
To: county's top prosecutor

Reiter wrote to the county's top prosecutor suggesting he/she should get off a case.

Letter
N/A

Attempt to discuss case

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

Reiter attempted to call Krischer, but calls were not returned.

Call
N/A

Epstein Investigation

From: Michael Reiter
To: state attorney

Reiter informed the attorney about the investigation into a 'noteworthy person' involving underage females and requested close coordination.

Meeting
N/A

Pressure to drop case

From: Community members
To: Michael Reiter

Comments questioning why he was investigating a 'Palm Beacher' and warning it was a bad career move.

Comments
N/A

Request for recusal

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry E. Krischer

Accused prosecutors of giving Epstein special treatment and asked Krischer to remove himself from the case.

Letter/request
N/A

FBI investigation

From: Michael Reiter
To: FBI

Requested an FBI investigation to determine if federal laws were broken.

Request
N/A

Recusal

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

Asking Krischer to recuse himself from the case.

Letter
N/A

Dropping/altering the investigation

From: Various Socialites
To: Michael Reiter

Conversations on the 'cocktail-party circuit' suggesting the police approach the case differently.

Conversations
N/A

Stopping the investigation

From: Prominent Palm Beach p...
To: Michael Reiter

The politician told Reiter the investigation was unnecessary, the case was minor, and the victims were not believable due to their lifestyles.

Meeting
N/A

Epstein investigation

From: Michael Reiter
To: Legal Proceeding

Stated Epstein received special treatment due to powerful friends.

Deposition
N/A

Special Treatment

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry E. Krischer

Accused prosecutors of giving Epstein special treatment and asked Krischer to remove himself.

Statement
N/A

Recusal request

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry Krischer

Asking Krischer to recuse himself from the case.

Letter
N/A

Recusal

From: Michael Reiter
To: Barry E. Krischer

Asked Krischer to remove himself from the case.

Request
N/A

Epstein's plea deal and incarceration

From: Michael Reiter
To: Unknown legal entity

Stated that Epstein, a billionaire with powerful friends, received special treatment.

Deposition
N/A

Epstein's plea deal and incarceration

From: Michael Reiter
To: Unknown legal entity

Stated that Epstein, a billionaire with powerful friends, received special treatment.

Deposition
N/A

Epstein's plea deal and incarceration

From: Michael Reiter
To: Unknown legal entity

Stated that Epstein, a billionaire with powerful friends, received special treatment.

Deposition
N/A

Police Donations

From: Michael Reiter
To: Attorneys/Court

Acknowledged Epstein's donations and the return of funds.

Deposition
N/A

Recusal from a case

From: Michael Reiter
To: county's top prosecutor

Reiter wrote to the county's top prosecutor suggesting he/she should get off a case.

Letter
N/A

Epstein Case Referral

From: Michael Reiter
To: FBI

Referred case to FBI to determine if federal laws were violated.

Referral
N/A

Investigative updates

From: Michael Reiter
To: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Unreturned calls regarding the Epstein case

Call
2025-05-01

Epstein Investigation

From: Michael Reiter
To: Civil suit attorneys

Nine-hour deposition regarding the investigation and obstruction by State Attorney/DOJ.

Deposition
2010-07-01

N/A

From: Margie
To: Michael Reiter

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.

Text message
2008-10-07

N/A

From: Margie
To: Michael Reiter

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.

Text message
2008-10-07

No Subject

From: Margie
To: Michael Reiter

A text message sent on a Saturday asking what the activity in the Epstein case was about, mentioned in Reiter's email.

Text message
2008-07-01

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