Epstein Secrets

nt can be found guilty of that offense only if...the defendant believed that such individual was less than (18) years of age..."); United States v. Murrell, 368 F.3d 1283, 1286 (I I1° Cir. 2004) (§ 2422(b) requires that the defendant knowingly target a minor). Importantly, then, all the elements must be

der to sustain a conviction. In particular, § 2422(b) requires that the defendant specifically intended to target a minor. ke,ligh, United States v. Murrell, 368 F.3d 1286 (11th Cir. 2004) ("[T]o prove an attempt the government must first prove that [defendant], using the Internet, acted with a specific

t you were not 18 yet, right? A: Correct. (deposition) at 36. In fact, told Mr. Epstein that she was 18 years old, and confirmed this fact with Palm Beach Police. Id. at 36. Beyond that, "swore on her mother's grave" that she and Mr. Epstein did not engage in sex of any kind. . (deposition) at 24. Shc furth

rder to sustain a conviction. In particular, § 2422(b) requires that the defendant specifically intended to target a minor. age, a, United States v. Murrell, 368 F.3d 1286 (11th Cir. 2004) ("[T]o prove an attempt the government must first prove that [defendant], using the intemet, acted with a specific

re not 18 yet, right? A: Correct. Tr. (deposition) at 36. In fact, Ms. told Mr. Epstein that she was 18 years old, and confirmed this fact with Palm Beach Police. M. at 36. Beyond that, Ms. "swore on her mother's grave" that she and Mr. Epstein did not engage in sex of any kind. Tr. (deposition) at 24. She

in order to persuade, induce, entice, or coerce a finor to engage in a proscribed sexual act—rather than the sexual act itself. See United States Murrell, 368 F.3d 1283, 1285 (11th Cir. 2004) ("The underlying criminal conduct Congress expressly proscribed in passing § 2422(b) is the persuasion, induc

A: Correct. Gonzalez Tr. (deposition) at 36, Exhibit 3. • • In fact, Ms. told Mr. Epstei she was 18 years old, and confirmed this fact with Palm Beach Police. age was also unknown to Mr. Ep she went to his home. who w ed to Mr. Epstein by Ms. testified in her federal sworn interview that Ms. told her