Epstein Secrets

ico, also a Democrat, have returned campaign contributions from him. But Mr. Epstein fought back, as- sembling a team of star lawyers, in- cluding Gerald B. Lefcourt and Alan M. Dershowitz, a friend of his, to look into the backgrounds of his young ac- cusers. Mr. Lefcourt says that the police acted "outrageou

s lawyer in New York, Gerald Lefcourt, said, "The girl has admitted she is insane, but she can read a newspaper and recognize the word 'rich.'" Lefcourt also said the statute of limitations has expired for the woman% case criminally and civilly, and will almost certainly be dismissed. He refused

abel. 'his case," Mr. Goldberger told Lambiet, "is absolutely going to end without atrial within the next two months." State attorney spokes- man Michael Edmondson would not confirm any plea deal. But, he noted: "The state attorney's hands are not tied by there being a single grand jury tharge. That does not

s of that conflict of interest. Another prominent attorney who began representing Epstein during the state investigation was New York City attorney Gerald Lefcourt, 4 Epstein’s background has been extensively researched and reported in the media. See, e.g., L

ypassed Villafaña and phoned Lourie, with whom she had worked when she was an AUSA, to press for a meeting. Lourie agreed to meet with Sanchez and Lefcourt. Lourie explained to Villafaña that Sanchez was concerned that federal charges were “imminent,” wanted to meet with the USAO and “make a pitch,” an

Keller, “Police say lawyer tried to discredit teenage girls,” Palm Beach Post, July 29, 2006, citing statement by State Attorney’s Office spokesman Michael Edmondson. 25 Indictment in State v. Epstein, 2006CF9454AXX (July 19, 2006), attached as Exhibit 1 to this Report. 26 In pertinent part, the state indi

roup (a), and Bank of America (BAC). Epstein, who splits his time between Manhattan, Palm Beach, and St. Thomas, didn't return several phone calls. Gerald Lefcourt, one of the criminal defense lawyers helping Epstein fend off the solicitation charge, had no http://www.businessweek.com/print/bwdaily/dnflash/cont

not been served by the indictment. Reiter also referred the sae case to the FBI to whether any federal been violated. Manhattan attorney aid Lefcourt, one of E lawyers, declined to ment. "ORE\ 8 Sloane Curve, Palm Beach Fabulous direct oceanfront townhouse All maintenance included ,n Private s

eld then? "There were direct contradictions in testimony and evidence that simply would not support a direct prosecution," state attorney spokesman Michael Edmondson said Friday. "A judge simply would have dismissed the case completely." According to records, deputies said that the two girls, kept apart at the h

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 Lcfcourt 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

"This case," Mr. Goldberger tout Mr. LanNet, "is absolutely going end without a trial within the next two months." State attorney spoket-- man Michael Edmondson woe to not confirm any plea deal. But. noted: '1 he state attorney's hand are not tied by there being a single grand 'cry charge. That does net