Epstein Secrets

UNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 3/27/2023 2:57:43 PM NOT A CERTIFIED COPY News p,9(:)e_t§- b,;~1!10~·es1!):' The Palm Beach Post ('Nest Palm Beach, Flonda) • 14 Aug 2006, Mon• Page 7 Reiter focu~ of fire in Epstein case Clipped By. reiter;.m Sat',_ Apr 22, 2017 CopY,right'© 2019 Newspapers:com. All

neyJ3;irry Kdscher's handli"hg - . . . . . I ofl:he c:as_e in a bhmtly critical leuert:o Krischer la.st ye·ar before Epstein was indicted, I Reitet referred the mattef·to the,FBlto determine whether any federal l~ws had been viol;ited. Epstein's allie_s c.91Jntered by attacking the chief person

to the FBI to determine: whether any federal laws had been violated. Epstein’s allies countered by attacking the chief personally and professionally. Reiters department investigated Epstein for 11 months; Police sifted repeatedly through his trash and conducted surveillance on his five-bedroom, 7 1/2-batb,

to take the unprecedented step of presenting the evidence against Epstein to a grand jury, rather than directly charging him. Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiterwas furious, with State Attorney Barry Krischer, saying in a May 2006 letter that the prosecutor should disqualify himself "I continue to find your offic

re it was to begin receiving evidence. (1) Police Chief Reiter’s Letter to the State Attorney. 16. On May 1, 200

000170 FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 3/27/2023 2:57:43 PM NOT A CERTIFIED COPY Epstein on the'Ie~s serfous charge,-Pohce Chief Michael Reiter referred the ,case to the FBI to, determine wheth~r there were federal law violations; After a spate of stories· about the case last week, Ne

er lllDlate,, including but not- liDiited to, eligibility for gain time credit ·based ori ~dard rules and regulations that Elpply i11 the State of Flonda. A_t the United States' request, Epstein. agrees 'to provide an -acc~W'iting of the gaiQ time he- earned, during his ·period of .n:icarceration. 1

earing, but there is no indication that they discussed victim notification issues with that office, and Villafana’s last minute request to PBPD Chief Reiter to notify victims indicates that the USAO had not coordinated with the State Attorney’s Office. Belohlavek told OPR that no one from the USAO provide

ng the upcoming change of plea, but the Office decided dial victim notification could only come from a state investigator, and Jeff Sloman asked PBPD Cliief Reiter to assist.” On Saturday, June 28,2008, VillafanajemailedSloman to inform him tliat PBPD Cliief Reiter “is going to notify victims about the plea.” Sl

s matter has taken and consider if good and sufficient reason exists to require your disqualification from the prosecution of these cases. Sincerely, Michael S. Reiter Chief of Police MSR:nt 345 Small County Road 07/26/17 Palm Beach. Florida 334X0-4443 •- (561) H3X-54604 Fax (561) X15-4700 ■www.parmbeachpolicexoin

aph it says however, I 5 expressed that was only my opinion and that the 6 final approval would come from the Chiefof Police; 7 She explained to have ChiefReiter call Barry 8 Kriseher about the deal. Do you see that? 9 A I do. 10 Q Did Officer Recarey talk to you about the 11 deal? 12 A There were so many pote

and the integrity of both the grand jury and the ptesidingjudge." State v. Clemmons, 150 I - So,2ci231, 233-34 (Fla,, 1963).4 'Tl]n states such as Flonda, where the wahd jury is pr~served, it is an important appendage _of the-court which impanels it ... [and] it should n·ot be forgotten thatthe judge

~2(p0v7 ' CA/AroPfi,!il5P~Jl% BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 31/27/2023 4:10:49 PM 11. On May 1, 2006, Town of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter wrote a “personal and confidential” letter to former State Attorney Krischer, stating: I must renew my prior observation to you that I continue to fi

nd consider ifgood and sufficient reason exists to requireyour disqualificationfrom theprosecution ofthese cases. (Emphasis supplied) Appendix at 5 (“Reiter Letter”). 12. Chief Reiter wrote the letter because he “knew that Mr. Krischer was making decisions about this case” and “felt his objectivity was la

f solicitation of prostitution. There is no mention in the indictm~nt of the victim being a minor. See Appendix at 6 (Indictment at p. 42). I 20. Chi_ef Reiter did not "consider fifteen-year-olds, sixte~n--'-y~ar-olds who are paid money to engage in sexual contact [as] prostitution ... "Appendix at 4 (Reite

stein. Palm Beath Island. Peggy Siegal. Breaking I BuSintSS News Clid '. - ' 1 Jeffrey Epstein is under indictment fOr sex crimes in Palm Beach. Flonda and RI expected Mat when he came into the office of PR guru Howard Rubenstein. he would be sober and reserved Quite IT* opposite. He was sparkling a

against Epstein was unsealed this week, Police Chief Reiter referred the matter to the FBI. "We've received

robable cause to charge Epstein with the more serious crimes of unlawful sex acts with a minor and lewd and lascivious molesta- tion. Police Chief Michael Reiter was so angry that he wrote State Attorney Barry Krischer a memo in May suggesting he disqualify himself from the case. The case originally was go

polygraph test, "he passed on knowl- edge of age." the attorney said. After the indictment against Epstein was unsealed this week, Police Chief Reiter referred the matter to the FBI. "We've received the re feral, and we're reviewing it," said FBI spokeswoman Judy Orihuela in Miami. The chief h

fication from the prosecution of these cases. MSR:nt Sincerely, S ZzAft, Michael S. Reiter Chief of Police 345 South County Road • Palm Beach, Flonda 33480-4443 • -• Fax (561) 835-4700 • www.palmbeachpace.com EFTA00013768

consider if good and sufficient reason exists to require your disqualification from the prosecution of these cases. MSR:nt Sincerely, S ZzAft, Michael S. Reiter Chief of Police 345 South County Road • Palm Beach, Flonda 33480-4443 • -• Fax (561) 835-4700 • www.palmbeachpace.com EFTA00013768

cases. MSR:nt Sincerely, S ZzAft, Michael S. Reiter Chief of Police 345 South County Road • Palm Be

Response Team. It's a multi- agency coordination group in which government and private en- tities focus on disaster prepared- ness and recovery for Flonda's animal and agriculture sectors. said David Perry, a response team specialist with the state Depart- ment of Agriculture. Perry was in West Palm

oversy. Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter has asked Krischer to remove himself from the case of suspected sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Chief Reiter believes that Krischer is in the tank for Epstein, a very wealthy businessman who has donated more than $100,000 to Democrat candidates including Hi

case of suspected sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Chief Reiter believes that Krischer is in the tank for Epstein

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ew attention of the highest-ranking law enforcement officials in Palm Beach County. Frustrated during the course of the investigation, Police Chief Michael Reiter even penned a letter to State Attorney Barry Krischer, calling his office's handling of the investigation "highly unusual" and suggesting that he d

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