Barry Krischer
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
| Connected Entity | Relationship Type |
Strength
(mentions)
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Documents | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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person
Michael Reiter
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Professional conflict |
13
Very Strong
|
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
|
Legal representative |
7
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3 | |
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person
Chief Reiter
|
Professional conflict |
7
|
3 | |
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person
Michael Reiter
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Professional adversarial |
7
|
3 | |
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person
Michael Reiter
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Unknown |
7
|
1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Unknown |
7
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
Professional adversary |
5
|
1 | |
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organization
Palm Beach County state attorney
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Leader organization |
5
|
1 | |
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person
dershowitz
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Professional adversarial negotiation |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Michael Reiter
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Conflict professional |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Alexander Acosta
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Professional different jurisdictions |
5
|
1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Daily Beast article details the legal maneuvering surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, highlighting the tension between local police (Chief Reiter) and the State Attorney (Barry Krischer). It discusses the involvement of Epstein's associate Jean Luc Brunel and the MC2 agency in recruiting girls, the aggressive tactics of Epstein's legal team (including Alan Dershowitz) against police and victims, and the eventual non-prosecution agreement that allowed Epstein to avoid federal charges despite a draft indictment threatening 20 years in prison.
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This FBI document is a filing of a 'Palm Beach Post' newspaper clipping from July 7, 2008, detailing the plea deal and sentencing of Jeffrey Epstein. The article criticizes the justice system for allowing Epstein to serve only 18 months in county jail rather than state prison, highlighting the influence of his high-powered legal team (including Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr) on State Attorney Barry Krischer. It notes that despite evidence including phone messages and transcripts proving he knew the victims were underage, federal investigations were dropped and his lawyers successfully attacked the victims' credibility.
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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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A scanned page from a contact directory containing names, phone numbers, and addresses organized in columns. The document lists various individuals and services, including entries for Ghislaine Maxwell, Harrods, drivers, and massage services in the UK. It appears to be a page from a larger contact book, indicated by page number 88 and legal discovery stamps.
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This document, likely from a House Oversight investigation, details the 2011 fallout where victim Roberts publicly accused Epstein, Dershowitz, and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse. It describes Alexander Acosta's defense of his decision not to prosecute Epstein federally, citing a 'year-long assault' by Epstein's legal team. However, the report notes that documents show prosecutors capitulated to the defense team's demands, abandoning a prepared 53-page indictment from 2007.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This editorial from the Sun Sentinel, reprinted in The Virgin Islands Daily News, heavily criticizes the U.S. government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. It argues that the lenient 2007 non-prosecution agreement, brokered by then-U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, was illegal, violated victims' rights, and was shrouded in secrecy to protect Epstein. The article calls on Judge Kenneth Marra to void the agreement, rejecting the Department of Justice's current stance that the deal must stand despite the acknowledged failures.
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This is a forwarded email from Jeffrey E. (Epstein) to Melanie Spinella, in which he expresses extreme frustration and declares he is 'done' with involvement in hiring decisions. He recounts an anecdote involving Donald Trump and a plane crash as a metaphor for ignoring his advice, and warns of serious legal and financial consequences ('WILLFUL NON-FILER') if certain documents are not filed as advised by attorneys and PWC.
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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.
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This document is a profile of Palm Beach Police Chief Mike Reiter, focusing on his actions related to the Epstein case. It details Reiter's sharp criticism of State Attorney Barry Krischer's handling of the case, including a letter urging Krischer's recusal, and Reiter's subsequent referral of the case to the FBI. The text also provides background on Reiter's career, education, and includes quotes from colleagues praising his professionalism.
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This document combines two New York Post articles regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The main article, from July 27, 2008, heavily criticizes the lenient plea deal Epstein received in Florida, highlighting the influence of his high-powered legal team (including Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr) and the failure of the state attorney, Barry Krischer, to secure a harsher penalty. A shorter, appended article from July 27, 2006, reports on Epstein's initial arrest for soliciting a prostitute and his subsequent release on $3,000 bail.
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This document is a Palm Beach Post editorial from August 10, 2006, titled "Massaging the system." The editorial criticizes the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office and State Attorney Barry Krischer for an apparent bias in favor of the wealthy, well-connected Jeffrey Epstein in a sex crimes case involving underage girls. It details the police investigation's findings, the defense's claims, and evidence that contradicted the defense, suggesting the justice system was failing the young victims.
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This document critiques the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case in Palm Beach, questioning why prosecutors, led by State Attorney Barry Krischer, did not pursue more serious charges despite evidence that Epstein knew his victims were teenagers. It details efforts by Epstein's legal team, including Alan Dershowitz, to discredit the victims and highlights a lenient plea deal offered by the state. The text also notes allegations of witness intimidation and includes a quote from Epstein's lawyer admitting girls were at the house.
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This document is an FBI form containing an August 4, 2006, editorial from The Palm Beach Post by Elisa Cramer, which is highly critical of the state attorney's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Cramer argues that Epstein, 53, should have faced charges for sex with minors (ages 14-17) rather than a single solicitation charge, questioning the decision to offer a plea deal and not proceed to a jury trial. The article highlights evidence that Epstein knew the girls' ages, his defense team's tactics to discredit victims, and raises concerns about a two-tiered justice system for the wealthy.
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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.
Request for comment
Multiple requests for comment
Recusal request
Asking Krischer to recuse himself from the case.
Epstein case negotiation
Dershowitz met privately with Krischer to discuss the case.
Epstein Case
Private meeting described by Recarey as involving 'shenanigans'.
Private Meeting
Recarey describes this meeting as involving 'shenanigans'.
Private meeting
Described by Recarey as involving 'shenanigans'.
Request for comment
Multiple requests for comment
Recusal
Asking Krischer to recuse himself from the case.
Case Handling
Krischer told police he would convene a grand jury rather than approve an arrest.
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.
Investigation Case
Multiple calls ignored by Krischer.
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.
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.
NPA Terms
Epstein ready to agree to terms except sexual offender registration; proposed deferred registration.
Defense Proposal
Informed Villafaña of defense proposal regarding registration.
Registration Requirement
According to Villafaña, Acosta called to say registration was non-negotiable. (Note: Krischer did not recall this interaction).
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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