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

ut having made an arrest. Krischer was unfamiliar with Epstein, and the case was assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit. PBPD Chief Michael Reiter stated in a 2009 civil deposition that when the PBPD initially brought the case to the State Attorney’s Office in 2005, Krischer was supportive of t

Report, OPR applies the USAM provisions in effect at the relevant time. During the period most relevant to this Report, the Attorney General was Michael Mukasey, the Deputy Attorney General was Mark Filip, and the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division was Alice Fisher. The Chief of C

Beach occupies the coastal barrier island off the city of West Palm Beach. Its law enforcement agency is the Palm Beach Police Department (PBPD). Michael Reiter, who joined the PBPD in 1981, served as PBPD Chief from 2001 to February 2009. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), based in the City of W

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 P

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

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

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

it was to begin receiving evidence. (1) Police Chief Reiter’s Letter to the State Attorney. 13. On May 1, 2

ctim who was subpoenaed to testify to the grand jury failed to do so. Epstein's Epstein Investigation Read a letter from Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter to State Attorney Barry Krischer on the Epstein probe. PalmBeachPost.com accusers, he added, have histories of drug abuse and thefts. "These wom

in in the case. "We just think there has been a distorted view of this case in the me- dia presented by the Palm Beach po- lice," Goldberger said. Reiter has consistently declined to comment on the case and did not respond to a request for comment Monday. The implication that State Attor- ney Barry

s enough evidence to charge him with sexual activity with minors. When the grand jury indicted Epsteka on the less serious charge, Police Chief Michael Reiter referred the case to the FBI to determine whether there were federal law viola- tions. After a spate of stories about the case last week, N

efore it was to begin receiving evidence. (1) Police Chief Reiter’s Letter to the State Attorney. 16. 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 to yo

Alan Dershowitz. 15. 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. 16. On May 1, 2006, Town of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter wrote a “personal and confidential” letter to then

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

ttacking the chief personally and professionally. Reiters department investigated Epstein for 11 months. Po

nt against Epstein was unsealed this week, Police Chief Reiter referred the matter to the FBI. “We’ve received t

rr;:mts were requested, P·:ilm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter wrote ·a.letter to State Attorney Barry Kris ch

~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

cases. Sincerely, ki.uJit,m@S Rte, Michael S. Reiter Chief of Police MSR:nt 345 South County Road •

consider if good and sufficient reason exists to require your disqualification from the prosecution of these cases. Sincerely, ki.uJit,m@S Rte, Michael S. Reiter Chief of Police MSR:nt 345 South County Road • Palm Beach, Florida 33480-4443 • (561) 838-5460 • Fax (561) 835-4700 • www.palmbeachpolice.com 07

ney's office handed down one indictment of Epstein on a felony count of soliciting prostitution. There is no reference to minors in the indictment. Reiter was enraged. He released a letter he had sent out to five underage girls that read "I do not feel that justice has been sufficiently served." Epste

he state attorney was preparing a deal with Epstein giving him five years on probation and sending him for psychiatric evaluation. The police chief, Michael Reiter, accused the state attorney of bending over backward for a rich man and then turned the matter over to the FBI. Finally, in July 2006, the Palm Bea

e to contact me at (53 I) Sincerely, Michael S. Reiter Chief of Police MSR:nt '345 .'ioulb County Rot

to determine if ha. T, In i Ie Foi should choose to burs:. !nem in their investigation of lease feel flee to contact me at (53 I) Sincerely, Michael S. Reiter Chief of Police MSR:nt '345 .'ioulb County Rotte • Folm Beach. Fir:Pato 33480-44413 • (56)) 818.5460 • Fax (56)) 1354700 • www.pelmbeachpoiice.com

terview, but the n.t victim would Kenneth Starr Michael Reiter reignee.4"="0:tra=rd,. kept getting bigger and

joggers. But it was a linle surprising, even to Reiter, to learn that one of its residents had a revolv

ions and demands strict proof thereof. (1) Police Chief Reiter’s Letter to the State Attorney 16. The SAO is wit

e truth of any factual allegations contained in paragraph 15, and therefore denies the allegations and demands strict proof thereof. (1) Police Chief Reiter’s Letter to the State Attorney 16. The SAO is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of any factual allegations

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

so that we can reschedule. From: Sent: Wednesday, Au ust 7, 2019 11:35 AM To: Michael Bachner Cc: ; I c Subject: RE: Epstein investigation Hi Michael, We just tried your office—please let us know if we should reschedule. Thanks. From: Michael Bachne Sent: Thursday, August , : To: Cc: <Me Su

From: (USANYS) [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 11:35 AM To: Michael Bachner Cc: (USANYS) < ; Subject: RE: Epstein investigation - Hi Michael, We just tried your office—please let us know if we should reschedule. Thanks. From: Michael Bachner Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2019 3:41 PM To:

s victim of a vendetta by Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter, whom they describe as a "born-again nut case."

detail what is being given today. There is a box of media, including VHS, cassette, and microcassettes, and newspaper articles that were provided by Reiter. On the thumbdrive is a spreadsheet outlining what is included; items highlighted in blue are included. You will notice a comment "see disk trackin

ibilities in this tale). Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter is reported to say: “This is bigger than Rush Lim

eers to go after Epstein: Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter and Detective Joseph Recarey. For Reiter, busine