Epstein Secrets

matter, there is no evidence that the State's prosecution of Mr. Epstein was in any manner tainted by corruption, incompetence, or undue influence. Barry Krischer, the deeply respected Palm Beach County State Attorney, has served in that office, elected, reelected, and reelected yet again, for 12 years. Lana

rruption, incompetence, or undue influence. Barry Krischer, the deeply respected Palm Beach County State At

t to seek that particular sentence does not change the fact that the sentence was available to the State and rejected in its discretion. Therefore, Petite's presumption that the State of Florida's prior prosecution of Mr. Epstein has vindicated the federal interest cannot be said to have been overcome

secution Agreement stated: "after an investigation of the offenses and Epstein's background, that the interest of the United States pursuant to the Petite policy will be served by the following procedure [contained in the Deferred Prosecution Agreement)." See e.g., September 17, 2007 email from M. Vill

On June 19, 2008, I sent an email to State Attorney Krischer advising him that we had spoken with Roy Black about wrapping up both the state and federal /times (Exhibit 68). I reminded State Attorney Krischer

e was insufficient evidence to charge him with any offense; (b) there was no basis for federal prosecution and that federal prosecution violated the Petite policy; (c) I had engaged in prosecutorial misconduct during the investigation and resolution of the matter; (d) Jeff Sloman had engaged in prosecu

uneven Judge McSodey.S2 promised that a date would be set promptly. On Novturtne 15 Gaeta met with ICrisher on another matter, and was told by Mx. Krisher that he had Jost spoken with Jack Goldberger, and that Mr. Epctebt's plea and sentencing were set to occur on December 14, 2007. Since that time, w

1) and 2; and IT APPEARING, after an investigation of the offenses and Epstein's background, that the interest of the United States pursuant to the Petite policy will be served by the following procedure; THEREFORE, on the authority of R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern Dist

d on Sunday, the Office cannot and will not bind Immigration. Also, your timetable will need to move up significantly. As [State Attorney] Barry [Krischer] said in our meeting last week, his office can put together a plea agreement, [and an] information, and get you all before the [state] judge on a c

ngle forum in which to proceed to satisfy the substantial federal and state interests involved.” If a substantial question arises as to whether the Petite policy applies to a particular prosecution, the prosecutor should submit the matter to the appropriate Assistant Attorney General for resolution.