Event Details

January 01, 1991

Description

Investigation of William Kennedy Smith rape charge.

Participants (3)

Name Type Mentions
Reiter (Mike Reiter) person 7 View Entity
Michael Reiter person 212 View Entity
William Kennedy Smith person 35 View Entity

Source Documents (3)

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Investigative Report / Article Excerpt (House Oversight Committee Document) • 2.33 MB
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This document, stamped by House Oversight, profiles Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter amidst the Epstein investigation. It details the conflict between Reiter and State Attorney Barry Krischer, with Reiter urging Krischer's disqualification and eventually referring the Epstein case to the FBI. The text also defends Reiter's professional reputation against attacks from the 'Epstein camp,' citing support from fellow police chiefs and his history of handling high-profile cases involving the Kennedy family.

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News Article/Profile embedded in Legal/Internal Correspondence • 2.33 MB
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This document appears to be a news profile of Palm Beach Police Chief Mike Reiter, circulated within Jeffrey Epstein's internal communications (as evidenced by the footer). The article details Reiter's professional history, his conflict with a state prosecutor regarding the Epstein case, and his decision to refer the Epstein investigation to the FBI. It includes testimonials to his integrity from other law enforcement officials and details his background investigating high-profile cases like those involving the Kennedy family.

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Newspaper Article Clipping • 3.2 MB
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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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Reiter was the lead detective investigating the drug overdose death of David Kennedy.

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A meeting was scheduled between Michael Reiter ('Mike') and 'Joyce' on a 'Wednesday' following the email date to discuss matters related to the provided background information on Jeffrey Epstein.

2008-08-12 • Unspecified

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Reiter was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith for a rape charge.

1991-01-01 • Kennedy family compound in Palm Beach

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Michael and Jill Reiter are scheduled for a mediation session for their divorce.

2006-08-16

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Palm Beach police investigated Jeffrey Epstein for 11 months.

2005-01-01 • Palm Beach, Florida

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Scheduled mediation for the divorce of Michael and Jill Reiter.

2006-08-16 • Not specified

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Police Chief Michael Reiter filed for divorce from his wife, Jill.

2005-01-01 • Not specified

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Police Chief Michael Reiter wrote a letter to State Attorney Barry Krischer criticizing his handling of the Epstein case and suggesting his disqualification.

2006-05-01

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Reiter was promoted from assistant chief to chief of the Palm Beach Police Department by Town Manager Peter Elwell.

2001-03-01 • Palm Beach, Florida

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Event Metadata

Type
Unknown
Location
Kennedy family compound, Palm Beach
Significance Score
5/10
Participants
3
Source Documents
3
Extracted
2025-11-20 19:24

Additional Data

Source
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021782.jpg
Date String
1991

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