Epstein Secrets

esident of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Miami lawyer Roy Black — who became nationally known when he successfully defended William Kennedy Smith on a rape charge in Palm Beach — also was involved at one point. Said defense attorney Michelle Suskauer: "I think it's unfortunate the public may g

len mon- ey for the government or for very rich people. He has a license to cam, a firearm. For the last IS years. he's been running his business. J. Epstein & Co. Since Leslie Wexner appeared in his life—Epstein has said this was in 1986: others say it was in 1989. at the earliest— he has gradually, in a way

n the island are Jewish socialites." Lambiet says the case has fed rage within the community over Palm Beach rules: The rich never have to do time. William Kennedy Smith in 1991, Rush Limbaugh, lately Ann Coulter for a voting infraction. Maybe it was inevitable that religion would come into the case. Peggy Siegal say

olen money for the govern- ment or for very rich people. He has a license to carry a firearm. For the last 15 years, he's been running his business, J. Epstein & Co. Since Leslie Wexner appeared in his life-Epstein has said this was in 1986; others say it was in 1989, at the earliest-he has gradually, in a way t

ing on the island. Police had handled sensational cases involving wealthy residents before — from the murders of heiresses to the rape case involving William Kennedy Smith, of the Kennedy family. The easternmost town in Florida, Palm Beach is a 10.4-square-mile barrier island between the Intracoastal Waterway and the A

he made his vast fortune, calling him an “International Moneyman of Mystery’’ and “The Talented Mr. Epstein.” He then struck out on his own, opening J. Epstein & Co. His fortunes improved when he became a financial advisor for Leslie Wexner, founder of The Limited stores and owner of Victoria’s Secret brands. Late