Event Details
January 01, 2005
Description
11-month investigation by Palm Beach police.
Participants (3)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach police | person | 2 | View Entity |
| PALM BEACH POLICE | organization | 165 | View Entity |
| Jeffrey Epstein | person | 18341 | View Entity |
Source Documents (3)
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This document appears to be a House Oversight Committee record containing text from an editorial criticizing the handling of the Epstein case by State Attorney Barry Krischer, followed by a New York Post article from July 27, 2006. The text details how the plea deal allowed Epstein to avoid federal investigation and serious prison time despite police evidence (phone messages, school transcripts) proving he knew the victims were underage. It highlights the discrepancy between the police investigation's findings and the grand jury's decision to only charge him with soliciting a prostitute, noting he was released on $3,000 bail.
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This document is a reprint of a Palm Beach Post editorial dated August 10, 2006, titled 'Massaging the system.' It heavily criticizes State Attorney Barry Krischer for referring the Jeffrey Epstein case to a grand jury rather than prosecuting directly, suggesting favoritism toward the wealthy defendant. The text details police findings, including payments to minors and physical evidence (school transcripts) found in Epstein's trash that contradicted his defense claims of ignorance regarding the victims' ages.
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This document appears to be a compilation of media clippings, specifically from the New York Post, criticizing the plea deal Jeffrey Epstein received. It contrasts the aggressive investigation by Palm Beach Police with the State Attorney's decision to offer a lenient plea deal, attributing the outcome to Epstein's high-powered legal team (Dershowitz, Starr, Goldberger) and wealth. The text highlights that police had evidence (transcripts, phone messages) proving Epstein knew the victims' ages, but prosecutors were swayed by defense attacks on the victims' characters via MySpace logs.
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A 17-year-old girl was approached by a friend with an offer to meet Jeffrey Epstein to provide a massage for $200.00.
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An appointment was scheduled for 11:00 am at Epstein's house involving 'Haley' and another redacted person. A trash pull was also conducted at the residence on this day.
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An unnamed girl gave Jeffrey a massage. During the first time, 'He didn't climax at all'. On two subsequent times, 'he masturbated, but no touching' of the girl occurred.
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Jeffrey Epstein was arrested at his home at 1:45 a.m. and charged with soliciting a prostitute. He was released on a $3,000 bond.
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The witness visited Jeffrey Epstein's house. The witness states this was the only time they ever went there.
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