Michael Reiter was the Palm Beach Police Chief who led the initial 2005-2006 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. He appears extensively in court documents, depositions, and news articles related to the case, often frustrated with what he perceived as inadequate prosecution.
Reiter appears primarily in government records, court filings, and investigative journalism pieces as a law enforcement official who pursued Epstein aggressively. He is frequently mentioned alongside Detective Joseph Recarey, with whom he conducted the investigation. The documents show him giving depositions, writing letters to prosecutors (including a May 2006 letter to the State Attorney), and being quoted in news coverage. He also appears to have sent emails about Epstein case developments to personal addresses, suggesting ongoing engagement with the case even after the initial investigation.
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
Dershowitz. 12. Another grand jury was convened in April 2006, but canceled the day before it was to begin receiving evidence. (1) Police Chief Reiter’s Letter to the State Attorney. 13. On May 1, 2006, Town of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter wrote a “personal and confidential” letter to t
it was to begin receiving evidence. (1) Police Chief Reiter’s Letter to the State Attorney. 13. On May 1, 2006, Town of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter wrote a “personal and confidential” letter to then Palm Beach County State Attorney, Barry Krischer, stating: I must renew my prior observation t
o charge him with sexual activity with minors. When the grand jury indicted NOT A CERTIFIED COPY Epstein on the less serious charge1 Police Chief Michael Reiter referred the case to the FBI to determine whether there were federal law violations. After a spate of stories about the case last week1 New Y
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ice began a 13-month undercover investigation of Epstein, including a search of his home.[Z11[941 During the investigation, Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter publicly accused the Palm Beach County state prosecutor, Barry Krischer, of being too lenient and called for help from the FBI.1211 The Federal Bu
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lesser count. In Florida, prosecu- tors usually refer only capital cases to grand Juries. Even before the indictment, the Palm Beach police chief, Michael Reiter, had accused prosecutors of giving Mr. Epstein special treatment and asked the state attorney, Barry E. Krlscher, to remove himself from 17 coll
hired a phalanx of high-priced lawyers —includ- ing Harvard law professor and author Alan Dershowitz — and public relations people who questioned Reiterk com- petence and the victims' truthfulness. In addition to mansions in Palm Beach and Manhat- tan, Epstein owns homes in New Mexico and the Virgi
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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
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
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
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I told them that, if the evidence was there, it was a case that could be prosecuted federally. Det. Recarey then told me that his boss - PBPD Chief Michael Reiter — was still pressing the State Attorney's Office to arrest Epstein. d p ' of probable cause affidavits for the arrests of Jeffrey Epstein, and
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"We cannot comment on your questions." Didn't she really mean will not? This case got into the federal system because former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter believed that Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer wasn't moving aggressively enough. Mr. Krischer retired last year. The assistant stat
e Chief Michael Reiter and his department stand alone in trying to uphold justice in this case. Without their dogged pursuit of the evidence and Mr. Reiter's push for Mr. Epstein's prosecution, he could still be plying his sexually deviant behavior with impunity. Read all the public documents in Mr. Ep
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case of suspected sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Chief Reiter believes that Krischer is in the tank for Epstein
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 S100.000 to Democrat candidates including Hi
d suspicion falls on Krischer. a committed Democrat. Now the prosecutor is in the middle of a far more serious controversy. 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 fo
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006 South Florida Sun-Sentinel Article Regarding Chief Reiter's referral of case to FBI 8/2/2006 Subpoena to
ate Attorney's handling of case and was referring matter to the FBI for investigation 7/26/2006 South Florida Sun-Sentinel Article Regarding Chief Reiter's referral of case to FBI 8/2/2006 Subpoena to Colonial Bank (return date 8/18/06) 8/2/2006 Subpoena to Washington Mutual (return date 8/18/06)
EPSTEIN INVESTIGATION TIMELINE Date To From Re: Exhibit # 5/1/2006 State Attorney Barry E. ICrischer Michael S. Reiter, Chief of Police for Town of Palm Beach Letter urging State Attorney to proceed with probable cause affidavits and case filing packages or to rec
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Blvd, 7th Floor Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33394 Re: B.B. v. JEFFREY EPSTEIN OUR FILE NO.: 080303 Dear Ms. After taking the deposition of Police Chief, Michael Reiter, it came to our attention that apparently a computer which was initially seized during the search warrant conducted on Mr. Epstein's home was retur
Additionally, according to the sworn testimony of Chief Reiter, his department was provided with a letter conta
st us greatly if you could check your records to determine when, and if, this was ever done. Additionally, according to the sworn testimony of Chief Reiter, his department was provided with a letter containing a list of potential victims of Mr. Epstein. This letter contained language pursuant to a prev
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ng the local victims were not credible witnesses, Chief Reiter wrote the attorney a letter complaining of the s
's Office, then bargained down by the U.S. Department ofJustice, all in an atmosphere of hardball legal tactics and social pressures so intense that Reiter became estranged from several colleagues. At the time, Reiter, who retired in 2009 and now runs his own security firm, objected both to Epstein's pl
erms of Uso and Privacy Policy Thinakteoaiv subscribed to the Daily Digest and Cheat Sheet. We will not share your email with anyone for an reason. Michael Reiter, the former Palm Beach police chief, certainly thinks so. He gave The Daily Beast exclusive access to the transcript of his nine-hour deposition for
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d suspicion falls on Krischer. a committed Democrat. Now the prosecutor is in the middle of a far more serious controversy. 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 fo
case of suspected sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Chief Reiter believes that Krischer is in the tank for Epstein
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 S100.000 to Democrat candidates including Hi
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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
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

Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)

Ghislaine Maxwell
PersonBritish socialite and sex trafficker, daughter of Robert Maxwell, accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein

Alan Dershowitz
PersonAmerican lawyer, author, and art collector (born 1938)

Prince Andrew
PersonThird child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1960)

Barry Krischer
PersonFormer Palm Beach County State Attorney who oversaw the initial Epstein prosecution (2005-2006)

Bill Clinton
PersonPresident of the United States from 1993 to 2001 (born 1946)
Leon Black
PersonAmerican billionaire businessman (born 1951)

Barry Diller
PersonAmerican businessman

Bradley Edwards
PersonAmerican attorney who represented Epstein victims, author of Relentless Pursuit

George W. Bush
PersonPresident of the United States from 2001 to 2009
Jack Goldberger
PersonAmerican criminal defense attorney who represented Jeffrey Epstein, partner at Goldberger Weiss P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida

Donald Trump
PersonPresident of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)

United States
LocationCountry located primarily in North America

Palm Beach
LocationTown in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Ken Starr
PersonAmerican judge and educational administrator (1946–2022)

Marc Rich
PersonAmerican commodities trader (1934–2013)

Department of Justice
OrganizationUnited States Department of Justice, federal executive department responsible for law enforcement
Gerald Lefcourt
PersonAmerican lawyer
Jane Doe
PersonPseudonym for anonymous victims/witnesses in Epstein legal proceedings
Roy Black
PersonAmerican lawyer (1945–2025)