Event Details
August 19, 2019
Description
U.S. Attorney requested court approval for an order of nolle prosequi.
Participants (1)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Attorney | person | 27 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
EFTA00019994.pdf
This document is a court transcript from a hearing on August 27, 2019, concerning the government's motion to dismiss the indictment against Jeffrey Epstein following his death on August 10, 2019. Judge Richard M. Berman presides over the hearing, emphasizing the importance of transparency and victim involvement despite the defendant's death. The proceedings cover appearances by attorneys for both the government and the defense, and the judge's rationale for holding a public hearing on the matter.
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