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An FBI FD-350 form archiving an August 5, 2006, Palm Beach Post article titled 'Expert: Ignorance of age isn't defense in sex cases.' The article quotes legal expert Bob Dekle stating that not knowing a victim's age is not a valid defense for sex crimes. It details that Palm Beach police found probable cause to charge Epstein with sex acts involving five underage girls and notes that NY politician Eliot Spitzer returned $50,000 in donations from Epstein.

This New York Times article from September 3, 2006, details the sex crimes investigation into money manager Jeffrey Epstein in Palm Beach, Florida. It outlines allegations from teenage girls, the police investigation, and the controversial decision by the state attorney to pursue a lesser charge of soliciting prostitution. The article highlights accusations of preferential treatment for the wealthy and connected Epstein, noting criticism from the police chief and the reputational fallout, including politicians returning his campaign donations.

This document appears to be a news article or report summary detailing the 2006 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein in Palm Beach. It highlights the conflict between the police (who sought serious molestation charges) and the State Attorney (who pursued lesser solicitation charges), allegations of preferential treatment due to Epstein's wealth and connections, and the political fallout involving returned donations. It also outlines Epstein's defense strategy led by Gerald Lefcourt and Alan Dershowitz.

This 2006 New York Times article details the friction between the Palm Beach Police and the State Attorney's office regarding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. While police found probable cause for serious felonies including lewd molestation of minors, State Attorney Barry Krischer presented the case to a grand jury which resulted in a lesser indictment for soliciting prostitution. The article highlights accusations of preferential treatment due to Epstein's wealth and connections, noting his ties to Bill Clinton and Harvard.