This document is page 15 of a transcript from a bail hearing filed on July 24, 2019, in the case against Jeffrey Epstein (Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB). The prosecutor argues that the defendant's financial disclosure is insufficient, unsworn, and fails to list accounts, currencies, or high-value assets like diamonds and art found during the search of his Manhattan mansion. The government further argues that the Manhattan mansion cannot be used as security for a bond because the government has already designated it for seizure.
This document is a page from a court transcript (dated July 24, 2019) in the case of United States v. Jeffrey Epstein (Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB). Prosecutor Mr. Rossmiller argues against bail, citing a strengthened investigation, the defendant's potential 45-year sentence, and the admission that the government can prove the defendant engaged in sex acts with minors. Rossmiller also criticizes the defendant's financial disclosure form as cursory and insufficient.
This legal document is a transcript from a court proceeding where the prosecution argues for the detention of a defendant, citing them as a significant flight risk due to vast financial assets, including a net worth over $500 million and a single bank account with over $110 million. The prosecution also states that the evidence against the defendant is already "strong" and is growing stronger daily as more victims and witnesses come forward following a months-long covert investigation.
This document is a page from a court transcript dated July 24, 2019. A prosecutor is arguing to a judge that the defendant should be detained, citing evidence of witness tampering through payments to associates, and highlighting that the defendant is an 'extraordinary flight risk' due to his immense wealth (over $500 million), six homes, two private islands, and a residence in France.
This document is a page from a court transcript dated July 24, 2019, detailing a bail hearing. The prosecution, represented by Mr. Rossmiller, argues that the defendant should be detained, citing the defense's failure to provide detailed financial information and the legal presumption of detention for sex trafficking charges, which is strengthened by the defendant's prior sex offense conviction. The judge interacts with the prosecutor to clarify the government's burden of proof in the matter.
This document is a page from a court transcript dated July 24, 2019, from case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB. In the transcript, a government lawyer, Mr. Rossmiller, argues before a judge for the pretrial detention of a defendant, citing an extraordinary risk of flight and danger to the community. Rossmiller states that for the sex trafficking offense charged, there is a legal presumption for detention which the defendant has not provided any information to rebut.
This document is a page from a court transcript dated July 24, 2019, concerning a bail proceeding for Mr. Epstein. The speaker discusses the government's arguments for detention, citing a recent search of Epstein's home on the Upper East Side and his arrest. The key point is the government's allegation of witness tampering, supported by evidence of two large payments ($250,000 and $100,000) made to Epstein's associates shortly after a Miami Herald story was published about the case and the role of former U.S. Attorney Mr. Acosta.
This document is a page from a court transcript where a judge is addressing the legal parties in a case involving Mr. Epstein. The judge requests information on any other legal proceedings in Florida, the Virgin Islands, or New Mexico related to Epstein's sex offender status. The judge also discusses a 'cursory' and unhelpful financial summary of Epstein's assets submitted by the defense, stating an inclination to place it on the public docket and asking for arguments from both sides.
This document is a page from a court transcript dated July 24, 2019, concerning a hearing for Mr. Epstein. The judge is questioning both the defense and the prosecution on the legal arguments for and against his detention, focusing on the presumption of remand and the respective burdens of proof for each party regarding his potential release on bail.
This document is a page from a court transcript dated July 24, 2019, for a bail proceeding in case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB. The judge is addressing the prosecution ('the government') and the defense, outlining the two charges of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and substantive sex trafficking. The judge references the relevant statute, 18 U.S. Code, Section 1591, and the Bail Reform Act, highlighting the unusual legal presumption in such cases that no conditions can ensure the defendant's appearance and the community's safety.
This document is a page from a court transcript where a judge discusses the bail hearing for Mr. Epstein. The judge notes that pretrial services has recommended detention but clarifies that they have not yet made a decision and will announce it on Thursday, July 18. The judge also acknowledges the presence of alleged victims who oppose bail and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
This document is page 2 of a court filing from Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB, filed on July 24, 2019. It is a continuation of the 'APPEARANCES' section, listing individuals present for the legal proceeding. Those listed include David Boies, Brad Edwards, and representatives from the NYPD, FBI, and U.S. Pretrial Services.
This document is the cover page for a court transcript of a conference held on July 15, 2019, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, regarding the case *United States of America v. Jeffrey Epstein* (19 CR 490). It lists the presiding judge, Hon. Richard M. Berman, and details the appearances of the prosecution team (led by Geoffrey S. Berman) and the defense team (including Reid Weingarten, Martin Weinberg, and others). The document was filed on July 24, 2019.
This court transcript, filed on July 16, 2019, documents a judge scheduling a continued detention hearing for a defendant, Mr. Epstein, on July 11. The court orders Mr. Epstein to remain detained and directs him and his counsel, Mr. Weingarten, to see Judge Berman in courtroom 17B immediately. The transcript also includes a clarification from Mr. Weingarten that there is no statutory rape charge due to a lack of penetration.
A transcript page from a July 16, 2019 court hearing (Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB). Prosecutor Rossmiller argues that the previous non-prosecution agreement was limited to the Southern District of Florida and that current charges involve New York victims, distinct from previous conduct. The Judge interrupts to object to the minimization of 'statutory rape' with the word 'only'.
This document is a page from a court transcript dated July 16, 2019, regarding Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB. Defense attorney Mr. Weingarten requests an adjournment of a detention hearing until Thursday, which the Court grants. Prosecutor Mr. Rossmiller accepts the delay but provides a rebuttal argument, asserting that federal law charges trafficking rather than 'child prostitution' because children cannot consent to sex, and noting that force is not required for underage victims.
This document is a transcript from a court hearing on July 16, 2019, concerning Mr. Epstein. The judge (THE COURT) and a defense attorney, Mr. Weingarten, discuss the scheduling of a detention hearing. They agree to schedule the hearing for the upcoming Thursday, in accordance with the three-day continuance allowed by the Bail Reform Act, with the expectation that it will be held before Judge Berman.
This document is page 19 of a court transcript from Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB, filed on July 16, 2019. Defense attorney Mr. Weingarten requests an adjournment of the detention hearing to the end of the week to prepare a written bail package, noting they had just met the client that day. The government attorney, Mr. Rossmiller, does not object, provided the defendant consents to detention in the interim under statute 3142(f).
This document is page 18 of a court transcript from July 16, 2019, involving the case United States v. Jeffrey Epstein. The defense attorney is arguing against the government's motion for detention, claiming that double jeopardy applies, that the issue is not trafficking, and that Epstein is not a flight risk given his compliance with law enforcement surveillance in Florida over the previous decade. The attorney suggests traditional bail remedies such as a large cash bond, passport relinquishment, and electronic monitoring.
This is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB) filed on July 16, 2019, concerning a bond hearing. Defense attorney Mr. Weingarten argues that while there may have been prostitution, there was no violence, coercion, or trafficking involved. The Judge (The Court) counters this argument by noting that if the women involved were under 18, they were legally incapable of consent, making the acts rape.
This document is page 16 of a court transcript filed on July 16, 2019, in case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB. A defense attorney argues that the current indictment is an illegitimate 'do-over' of a previous investigation conducted in Florida regarding allegations from 2002-2005, which had been resolved via a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). The speaker contends that revisiting these facts undermines the integrity of plea deals with the United States and begins to argue the definition of sex trafficking.
This document is a transcript from a court hearing (Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB) filed on July 16, 2019. Attorney Mr. Weingarten argues before the Court that the Florida nonprosecution agreement should stand, asserting that a plea deal cannot be undone simply because prosecutors failed to notify victims, provided the defendant fulfilled their obligations (prison time, restitution, registration). Weingarten emphasizes that voiding such deals would make it impossible for defense attorneys to negotiate future agreements.
This document is a court transcript from July 16, 2019, capturing a dialogue between Mr. Weingarten and the Court. The discussion centers on a nonprosecution agreement (NPA) from the Southern District of Florida, referencing a prior ruling by Judge Marra who found that prosecutors failed to properly notify victims about the deal. The Court also inquires about the geographic limitations of such agreements, a point Mr. Weingarten identifies as a key issue for future pretrial motions.
This document is a transcript from a court proceeding on July 16, 2019, where a lawyer is speaking on behalf of their client, Mr. Epstein. The lawyer describes a past comprehensive legal agreement that included a plea, victim compensation, and a non-prosecution agreement from the federal government. The lawyer argues that since 2008, Mr. Epstein has led a law-abiding life under constant monitoring and that the current court case arises from litigation under the Crime Victims Rights Act.
This document is a court transcript from July 16, 2019, where an attorney, Mr. Weingarten, provides context to the court about a prior investigation into Mr. Epstein. He describes a three-year investigation that began in Florida in 2005, involving both local and federal law enforcement, concerning allegations of prostitution. Mr. Weingarten claims that a significant portion of local law enforcement viewed the case as simple prostitution without coercion, while federal authorities held a 'contrary view,' leading to complex negotiations.
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