Event Details

A secret non-prosecution agreement was approved by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, granting federal immunity to Jeffrey Epstein and keeping the deal from his victims.

2008-01-01 • Southern District of Florida

A New York Post article reported that Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers were negotiating a plea deal with federal prosecutors for a 15-month jail sentence.

2007-09-20 • Not specified

Federal intervention in Epstein's case, which the text describes as an 'overreach' resulting in a 'federally-forced deal' and a jail sentence.

Date unknown

Epstein's lawyers were reportedly negotiating a plea deal with federal prosecutors for a potential 15-month prison sentence for soliciting underage girls.

2007-09-20

Intervention by the U.S. Attorney's Office ('the feds'), which imposed a 'federally-forced deal' on Epstein, including a jail sentence and financial payments to victims.

Date unknown • United States

Government admitted in court filings that prosecutors backed down on victim notifications due to pressure from Epstein's lawyers.

2013-01-01 • Court Filings

Underlying sex crimes charges

Date unknown • Florida

Federal prosecutors and Epstein's lawyers arrange a plea deal.

2007-01-01 • Florida

Plea deal/Non-prosecution agreement reached between Epstein's lawyers and federal prosecutors.

2007-01-01 • State Court

Preparation of a 53-page federal indictment and subpoenas served on Epstein employees.

2007-01-01 • Federal Grand Jury