Barry Krischer
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
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Documents | Actions |
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person
Michael Reiter
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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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Legal representative |
10
Very Strong
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5 | |
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person
Mike Edmondson
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Superior subordinate |
10
Very Strong
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2 | |
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person
ALAN DERSHOWITZ
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Legal representative |
7
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3 | |
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person
Chief Reiter
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Professional conflict |
7
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3 | |
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person
Michael Reiter
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Professional adversarial |
7
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3 | |
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person
Michael Reiter
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Unknown |
7
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1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Unknown |
7
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1 | |
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person
Bradley Birkenfeld
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Business associate |
6
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1 | |
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person
Michael Reiter
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Legal representative |
6
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2 | |
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person
DETECTIVE RECAREY
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Professional conflict |
6
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1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Accused prosecutor |
6
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1 | |
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person
sender
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Professional endorsement |
6
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2 | |
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person
Michael Reiter
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Adversarial professional conflict |
6
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2 | |
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person
jeffrey E.
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Unknown |
6
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1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers
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Influenced by |
6
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2 | |
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person
Detective Joe Recarey
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Adversarial professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Michael Reiter
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Adversarial professional conflict |
5
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1 | |
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person
Alan Dershowitz
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Adversarial negotiation |
5
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1 | |
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person
Michael Recarey
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Conflict obstruction |
5
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1 | |
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person
Michael Reiter
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Professional adversary |
5
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1 | |
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organization
Palm Beach County state attorney
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Leader organization |
5
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1 | |
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person
dershowitz
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Professional adversarial negotiation |
5
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1 | |
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person
Michael Reiter
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Conflict professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Alexander Acosta
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Professional different jurisdictions |
5
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1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
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| N/A | N/A | Meeting between Dershowitz, Krischer, and Recarey where defense investigations into victims were ... | Not specified | View |
| N/A | N/A | Mr. Krischer's office decided to delay the grand jury session for several months following a meet... | Florida | View |
| N/A | N/A | Substitution of Barry as trustee. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | State Attorney Barry Krischer sent the Epstein case to a grand jury instead of filing charges dir... | Palm Beach, Florida | View |
| N/A | N/A | State Attorney Barry Krischer declined to prosecute Epstein on unlawful sex acts with minors, ins... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting where Barry Krischer discussed the timetable for a plea agreement and information for a c... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Private meeting between Alan Dershowitz and Krischer. | Unknown (Dershowitz 'flew d... | View |
| N/A | Interviews | OPR conducted more than 60 interviews of witnesses. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Convening of Grand Jury | Florida | View |
| N/A | N/A | Epstein entered a plea deal, pleading guilty to felony solicitation of prostitution and procuring... | Palm Beach, Florida | 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 | Prosecutors delay approval of subpoenas. | Palm Beach County State Att... | View |
| N/A | N/A | Estate plan refresh | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Substitution of Trustee | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting between Dershowitz, Krischer, and Recarey where Dershowitz shared investigation results t... | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Obstruction of investigation process (delaying subpoenas/dodging calls). | Palm Beach County | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting between Dershowitz, Krischer, and Recarey regarding victim credibility. | Not specified | View |
| N/A | N/A | Epstein agreed to a plea deal, pleading guilty to felony solicitation of prostitution and procuri... | Palm Beach | View |
| N/A | N/A | Prosecutors (Krischer/Belohlavek) obstruct investigation by ignoring calls and delaying subpoenas. | Palm Beach County | View |
| N/A | Communication | Jack sent a note to Barry providing Acosta's phone number and instructions regarding a follow-up ... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Swearing-in ceremony of Barry Krischer | Unknown | View |
| 2016-01-01 | N/A | Barry Krischer contacted via telephone regarding Epstein. | Unspecified | View |
| 2016-01-01 | N/A | Epstein expresses his decision to stop interviewing, recommending, or vetting new hires and disav... | unknown | View |
| 2009-01-01 | N/A | Barry Krischer left the state attorney's office. | Palm Beach County | View |
| 2008-06-30 | N/A | Plea Conference | Unknown | View |
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This document is an excerpt from a DOJ OPR report reviewing the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, specifically focusing on the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). It details internal confusion and justifications regarding the broad immunity given to co-conspirators, with officials claiming they did not realize it would protect high-profile associates. The text also covers negotiations on September 21, 2007, between State Attorney Krischer and federal prosecutor Villafaña regarding Epstein's sexual offender registration and jail time, including a notable email from Krischer stating he was glad the deal was worked out for 'reasons I won't put in writing.'
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This legal document details a critical point in the plea negotiations for Jeffrey Epstein around September 20, 2007. It shows Epstein's defense team rejecting a federal plea agreement to pursue a "state-only" deal, primarily to avoid the federal sexual offender registration requirement. The document captures the internal communications among prosecutors, including Villafaña, Lourie, Acosta, and State Attorney Barry Krischer, as they react to the defense's shift in strategy and establish a hard deadline for filing charges.
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This legal document details the early stages of the state's investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, beginning in 2005. It describes the evidence found by the Palm Beach Police Department (PBPD) at Epstein's home and the subsequent transfer of the case to the State Attorney's Office, led by Barry Krischer. The document highlights significant disagreements between prosecutors, like Lanna Belohlavek, and the PBPD over the strength of the evidence and the appropriate charges, as well as the defense team's efforts to undermine victim credibility and the plea negotiations that occurred.
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This document appears to be a page from a DOJ report (likely the OPR report) detailing the structure of Florida law enforcement and the background of U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta. It outlines the roles of the Palm Beach State Attorney and Sheriff's Office, Acosta's professional history, and his direct involvement in negotiating Jeffrey Epstein's controversial Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) and subsequent state plea deal.
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This document is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request letter dated August 14, 2006, from attorney Aileen Josephs to Florida State Attorney Barry Krischer. Josephs requests the complete file related to the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein. A handwritten note on the document, dated November 8, 2007, indicates that over a year had passed and counsel had not received a response to the request.
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This document is a Palm Beach Post newspaper article from November 16, 2007, discussing the controversial legal case against Jeffrey Epstein for soliciting underage girls. The article critiques the justice system and State Attorney Barry Krischer, suggesting Epstein's wealth might lead to a lenient plea deal, and names his high-profile legal team including Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr. A handwritten note indicates the article was faxed to the State Attorney's Office and filed as part of the official case record.
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This document is a photocopy of a 'Letters to the Editor' page from The Palm Beach Post dated August 25, 2006. It features a highlighted letter by Aileen Josephs criticizing Jeffrey Epstein's legal team (specifically Jack Goldberger and Alan Dershowitz) for attacking victims' reputations and asserting that money and power buy justice in Palm Beach County. Handwritten notes indicate this clipping was processed by staff to be included in the 'Jeffrey Epstein File' with the State Attorney.
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A 2007 Palm Beach Post editorial faxed to the State Attorney's office in 2008, criticizing the potential leniency of the judicial system toward Jeffrey Epstein. The article outlines the allegations involving underage girls, the involvement of high-profile defense attorneys like Dershowitz and Starr, and the controversial decision by State Attorney Barry Krischer to send the case to a grand jury rather than filing charges directly. It expresses concern that Epstein's wealth is buying him a favorable plea deal.
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This document is a scanned page from The Palm Beach Post dated August 25, 2006, containing Letters to the Editor. The primary letter, written by Aileen Josephs, strongly criticizes Jeffrey Epstein and his legal team (specifically naming Jack Goldberger and Alan Dershowitz) for attacking his victims' reputations. The author asserts that 'money and power does buy justice' in Palm Beach County and argues that lack of knowledge regarding a victim's age is no defense for statutory rape. The page also contains unrelated letters regarding a local church and pension legislation.
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This page from a DOJ OPR report details the controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's placement on work release following his guilty plea. It highlights the disconnect between the USAO's expectation of 'continuous confinement' and the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office's decision to allow work release, as well as the legal maneuvering by Epstein's defense team (Lefkowitz) to secure this privilege. The document establishes that while the USAO threatened to investigate if Epstein received special treatment, State Attorney Krischer confirmed Epstein's technical eligibility for the program.
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This document details the intense plea negotiations over the weekend of September 22-23, 2007, specifically focusing on the defense team's (Sanchez, Lefkowitz) attempts to avoid sex offender registration for Jeffrey Epstein. The defense argued there was a 'misunderstanding' at a prior meeting and that registration would preclude Epstein from serving his time in a federal camp, which was their primary goal for his safety. The document also includes a footnote indicating State Attorney Krischer faced pressure from Police Chief Reiter regarding the case.
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This document, part of a legal case filed in 2021, details communications and negotiations from September 2007 concerning a potential plea deal for Mr. Epstein. It highlights discussions among various legal professionals regarding charges, sexual offender registration, and the scope of a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). A key aspect is the USAO's agreement, as part of a draft NPA, not to criminally charge Epstein's female assistants, employees of his corporate entity, and 'potential co-conspirators' in an ongoing federal investigation.
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This legal document details recollections from a meeting on September 12, 2007, concerning Jeffrey Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). Participants, including prosecutors like Lourie and Villafaña and others like Krischer and Belohlavek, discussed the terms of Epstein's plea, specifically whether he would serve an 18-month sentence in a county jail versus a state prison, and which charges he would plead to. The document highlights disagreements and differing memories among the participants regarding the decisions made and the authority to make them.
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This document details the plea negotiations in September 2007 between the USAO (represented by Villafaña, Acosta, and others) and Epstein's defense team. It outlines the drafting of a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) proposing a 20-month jail sentence (reducible to 17 months with 'gain time') and notes a critical meeting on September 12 involving the State Attorney's Office to discuss state charges. The text also reveals internal USAO strategy, including preparing a revised indictment in case negotiations failed.
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This is a handwritten note from "Jack" (likely attorney Jack A. Goldberger) to "Barry" on the law firm's letterhead. Jack provides the phone number for an individual named Acosta and asks Barry to find out what Acosta says, because Jay Lefkowitz needs to call Acosta to finalize an unspecified matter. The note also mentions an enclosed document described as "fun reading on your Defendnt".
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A newspaper clipping from the Palm Beach Post detailing the defense strategy of Jeffrey Epstein's attorneys, Goldberger and Roy Black. The defense accuses the Palm Beach Police Department, led by Chief Michael Reiter, of distorting the case in the media and giving a 'childish performance.' The article highlights conflicts between the Police Chief and State Attorney Barry Krischer regarding the handling of the grand jury and the credibility of the accusers, whom the defense explicitly calls 'liars' with histories of drug abuse.
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A newspaper article profiling Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter amidst his conflict with State Attorney Barry Krischer regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. Reiter is described by colleagues as a man of high integrity and professionalism who pushed for Epstein to face serious charges and referred the case to the FBI due to perceived mishandling by the State Attorney. The article also details Reiter's history with the department, including high-profile investigations involving the Kennedy family.
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An FBI file containing a newspaper clipping from The Palm Beach Post dated August 4, 2006. The editorial by Elisa Cramer criticizes the State Attorney's Office for charging Jeffrey Epstein with solicitation rather than pedophilia-related crimes, despite police evidence proving the victims were underage (14-17). The article highlights comments from the State Attorney's spokesman admitting that wealth influences justice and details evidence such as school transcripts and Myspace activity.
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An FBI clipping of a Palm Beach Post article from July 29, 2006, detailing how Alan Dershowitz, representing Jeffrey Epstein, provided the State Attorney's office with damaging information from MySpace to discredit teenage accusers. The article highlights a conflict between Police Chief Michael Reiter, who wanted more serious charges, and the State Attorney's office, which secured a lesser indictment for solicitation. It also mentions intimidation tactics including private investigators following a victim's father and bribery attempts to stop witnesses from cooperating.
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A 2006 Palm Beach Post article detailing the police investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting conflicts between Police Chief Reiter and the State Attorney's office. The article describes evidence collection methods including trash pulls and airport surveillance, details the role of recruiter Haley Robson and assistant Sarah Kellen, and notes a returned $90,000 donation from Epstein to the police department. It also lists Epstein's high-profile connections to figures like Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
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This document is an FBI filing (FD-350) containing a newspaper clipping from The Palm Beach Post dated July 26, 2006. The article details the indictment of Jeffrey Epstein for felony solicitation of prostitution following a long investigation by the Palm Beach Police Department, which involved trash sifting and surveillance. It notably highlights a conflict between Police Chief Michael Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer regarding the handling of the charges, as police believed there was probable cause for more serious charges involving minors.
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This Palm Beach Police Department incident report (Narrative #44) details surveillance conducted by Det. Recarey on May 10, 2006, triggered by the arrival of Leslie Wexner's plane (N900LS). The surveillance covered Epstein's home under renovation and the airport, where executives from The Limited Inc. were observed. Additionally, the report documents a May 12, 2006 meeting where Recarey pressed ASA Belohlavek for arrest warrants for Epstein and redacted individuals, noting the police had concluded their case in December 2005 and were frustrated by delays.
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A newspaper clipping from the Palm Beach Post reporting on the aftermath of a grand jury decision regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Defense attorney Jack Goldberger accuses the Palm Beach Police Department and Chief Michael Reiter of distorting the case in the media to embarrass Epstein after the grand jury found insufficient evidence. The article highlights tension between Chief Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer, referencing a May 1st letter where Reiter asked Krischer to disqualify himself.
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This article details the friction between the Palm Beach Police Department and the State Attorney's Office during the initial investigation into Jeffrey Epstein in 2006. It outlines the police department's desire for harsher charges against Epstein, Sarah Kellen, and associate 'Robson,' contrasting this with the prosecutors' pursuit of a plea deal and the eventual lesser grand jury indictment for solicitation. The document also notes the return of political donations by police and New York politicians, and defense attorney Jack Goldberger's strategy of attacking the credibility of the victims.
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This article details the support Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter received from colleagues regarding his professionalism and integrity, particularly in relation to his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and his conflict with State Attorney Barry Krischer. It highlights Reiter's background, including his education, previous high-profile investigations (David Kennedy, William Kennedy Smith), and praise from officials like Town Manager Peter Elwell and other police chiefs.
Investigation Case
Multiple calls ignored by Krischer.
Request for comment
Multiple requests for comment
Epstein case negotiation
Dershowitz met privately with Krischer to discuss the case.
Recusal
Asking Krischer to recuse himself from the case.
Recusal request
Asking Krischer to recuse himself from the case.
Case Handling
Krischer told police he would convene a grand jury rather than approve an arrest.
Request for comment
Multiple requests for comment
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.
Private meeting
Described by Recarey as involving 'shenanigans'.
Private Meeting
Recarey describes this meeting as involving 'shenanigans'.
Epstein Case
Private meeting described by Recarey as involving 'shenanigans'.
Handling of the case
Questioning the unusual course of the office's handling and suggesting disqualification.
Jeffrey Epstein
Krischer refused to be dragged into the conversation.
Your inquiry regarding the Epstein case
Discusses confidentiality provisions in the Non-Prosecution Agreement, a letter sent to Epstein's defense counsel regarding a request/suit by the Shiny Sheet, and the failure of defense counsel to file the complete agreement with the Court.
Work Release Eligibility
Krischer stated Epstein was eligible for work release because registration hadn't taken place.
Registration Requirement
According to Villafaña, Acosta called to say registration was non-negotiable. (Note: Krischer did not recall this interaction).
Defense Proposal
Informed Villafaña of defense proposal regarding registration.
NPA Terms
Epstein ready to agree to terms except sexual offender registration; proposed deferred registration.
Jail Time calculation
Confirmed Epstein would serve 15 months; mentioned he could serve time at 'the stockade'. Includes quote: 'Glad we could get this worked out for reasons I won’t put in writing.'
Gain Time
Inquired about 'gain time' and ensuring Epstein serves a specific amount of time in jail.
RE: Meeting with Epstein's attorneys
Email discussing plea negotiations for Mr. Epstein, the defense's change of mind to only plead to state charges, the need for a non-prosecution agreement by tomorrow afternoon, and an agreement verbally worked out with Krischer's office by Monday. Villafana believes Epstein is having second thoughts about jail time and damages to victims. She mentions leaving a voicemail for Claudette Hughes.
Handling of Epstein case
Memo written due to anger over State Attorney Barry Krischer's handling of the case.
Handling of Epstein case
Memo written due to anger over State Attorney Barry Krischer's handling of the case.
Re: Jeffrey Epstein
Defense requesting informal agreement or no charges, arguing lack of sexual allegations and attacking victim credibility.
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