Weingarten is arguing for the defense in Epstein's case (Case 1:19-cr-00490).
Weingarten confirms he is lead counsel and has reviewed the indictment with his client.
Weingarten refers to Epstein as 'our client'.
Weingarten advocates for Epstein's defense regarding obstruction allegations.
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This is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB) filed on July 16, 2019, concerning a bond hearing. Defense attorney Mr. Weingarten argues that while there may have been prostitution, there was no violence, coercion, or trafficking involved. The Judge (The Court) counters this argument by noting that if the women involved were under 18, they were legally incapable of consent, making the acts rape.
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This document is page 4 of a court transcript from July 16, 2019, detailing the arraignment of Jeffrey Epstein (Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB). During this proceeding, the Court reads the charges of sex trafficking conspiracy and sex trafficking to Epstein. Represented by Mr. Weingarten, Epstein pleads 'Not guilty' to the charges, and the Court moves the proceedings toward the question of bail.
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This document is page 14 of a court transcript from September 3, 2019 (Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB). Defense attorney Mr. Weingarten addresses the court regarding the death of Jeffrey Epstein, alleging that prison employees falsified information and ignored orders never to leave Epstein alone. Weingarten states that despite the medical examiner's conclusion of suicide by hanging, the defense has received medical evidence suggesting the injuries were more consistent with assault.
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This is page 14 of a court transcript from July 16, 2019, in the case of USA v. Epstein. The judge asks the prosecution (Mr. Rossmiller) if other defendants are anticipated; Rossmiller replies that no superseding indictments are imminent but are possible. Defense attorney Mr. Weingarten then argues against current obstruction allegations by citing historical negotiations from 2007-2008, where federal and defense lawyers settled on a state statute plea deal rather than federal charges.
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