Event Details
January 01, 2005
Description
PBPD Chief Michael Reiter brought the Epstein case to the State Attorney's Office.
Participants (4)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Reiter | person | 212 | View Entity |
| Barry Krischer | person | 333 | View Entity |
| PBPD | organization | 154 | View Entity |
| State Attorney's Office | organization | 536 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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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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