Epstein Secrets

come under attack from Epstein's lawyers and friends in New York, where he has a home. The New York Post quoted Epstein's prominent New York lawyer, Gerald Lefcourt, as saying his client was indicted only "because of the craziness of the police chief." Reiter has declined to comment on the case. Prosecutors ha

differently from others. Once he knew he was the subject of a criminal probe, Epstein hired a phalanx of powerful attorneys such as Dershowitz and Lefcourt, who is a past president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Miami lawyer Roy Black — who became nationally known when he succ

phone companies. But Hoffenberg began using company funds to pay off earlier investors and service a lavish lifestyle :hat included a mansion on Long Island. homes on Man- hattan's Sutton Place and in Florida. and a fleet of cars and planes. Hoffenberg and Epstein had much in common. Both were smart an

he case has put Ep- stein at risk of more serious charges The FBI now is weighing whether to investigate his alleged contacts with underage girls. Gerald Lefcourt, one of Epstein's high-powered lawyers, said his cli- ent is innocent and that his poly- graph test helps prove it. "There was no sexual contact w

his alleged contacts with underage girls. Gerald Lefcourt, one of Epstein's high-powered lawyers, said his

78 seat, which represents portions of Palm Beach. Martin, St. Lucie. Okeecho- bee and Highlands counties. Pennan moved to Boca Raton in 1993 from Long Island. He has never held political office, but has spent the past dozen years lobbying on behalf of various chiropractic associations. He said he enter

d Epstein would begin to masturbate both himself and the woman. But "the woman referred to in the police report wasn't in the country at the time," Lefcourt said Wednesday, referring to the affidavit. "I do know that it was impossible to have happened the way it did." Prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek could n

ein in prison for 18 months, followed by house arrest. "The plea conference will be moved to March, but it will be resolved, we believe," attorney Gerald Lefcourt said by phone. Although he declined to give a reason, Lefcourt said the date change was agreed to by both the defense and the prosecution. Mike Ed

nd phone companies. But Hoffenberg began using company funds to pay off earlier investors and service a lavish lifestyle that included a mansion on Long Island, homes on Manhattan's Sutton Place and in Florida, and a fleet of cars and planes. Hoffenberg and Epstein had much in common. Both were smart and o

let Florida's massage fund, so that the dancers might also be treated. I never got to interview Epstein at length. His dream team of lawyers led by Gerald Lefcourt was negotiating a plea with Florida state prosecutors in advance of a January 7 trial date. It is expected that Epstein will plead guilty to solici

t length. His dream team of lawyers led by Gerald Lefcourt was negotiating a plea with Florida state prosec

phone companies. But HotTenbere began using company funds to pay off earlier investors and service a lavish lifestyle that included a mansion on Long Island. homes on Man- hattan's Sutton Place and in Florida. and a fleet of cars and planes. Hoffenberg and Epstein had much in common. Both were smart an