This newspaper article discusses the legal complexities facing the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein following his indictment on a single charge of felony solicitation. Experts like attorney Dekle and former prosecutor Betty Resch explain why child sex abuse cases are difficult to win, citing issues with victim credibility, social status, and the tendency of jurors to believe adults over children. The article notes Epstein's high-powered defense team, including Jack Goldberger and Alan Dershowitz, who attacked the victims' credibility.
An FBI FD-350 form archiving an August 5, 2006, Palm Beach Post article titled 'Expert: Ignorance of age isn't defense in sex cases.' The article quotes legal expert Bob Dekle stating that not knowing a victim's age is not a valid defense for sex crimes. It details that Palm Beach police found probable cause to charge Epstein with sex acts involving five underage girls and notes that NY politician Eliot Spitzer returned $50,000 in donations from Epstein.
This document is an FBI form containing an August 5, 2006, newspaper clipping from The Palm Beach Post. The article reports on the police investigation into Jeffrey Epstein for sexual activity with minors, quoting a legal expert who states that ignorance of a minor's age is not a valid legal defense. The article also notes that political figures, including New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, were returning campaign donations from Epstein following the charges.
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