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William F. Sweeney Jr.
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FBI Assistant Director, referenced in Epstein case oversight and investigation documents
William F. Sweeney Jr. was the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and was involved in the investigations and announcements related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. He also participated in announcements regarding other cases, such as racehorse doping.
Sweeney's mentions primarily stem from his official role in the FBI, particularly in the New York Field Office. He is frequently mentioned in press releases and announcements regarding the charges against Ghislaine Maxwell for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse minors, as well as the charges against Jeffrey Epstein himself. He is also mentioned in connection with other cases handled by the FBI, such as a racehorse doping prosecution.
Key Highlights
- •Sweeney was the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office.
- •He was involved in the investigation and announcement of charges against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- •Sweeney spoke on behalf of the FBI in cases unrelated to Epstein, such as racehorse doping.
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Books for Further Reading
Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
Julie K. Brown
Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open
Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
James Patterson
Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network
Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein
Bradley J. Edwards
Victims' attorney's firsthand account
Document Mentions (20 of 112)
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s," Berman told reporters in New York. "This is the most far-reaching prosecution of racehorse doping in the history of the Department of Justice." William F. Sweeney Jr., the FBI's assistant director in charge of the New York office, said this practice forced horses to run faster than they really could, putting them
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s," Berman told reporters in New York. "This is the most far-reaching prosecution of racehorse doping in the history of the Department of Justice." William F. Sweeney Jr., the FBI's assistant director in charge of the New York office, said this practice forced horses to run faster than they really could, putting them
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d With Perjury in Connection With 2016 Depositions NEW YORK CITY - Audrey Strauss, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the N
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y Charged With Perjury in Connection With 2016 Depositions Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney- for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the
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y Charged With Perjury in Connection With 2016 Depositions Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney- for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the
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ome cases, Maxwell herself. Today, after many years, Ghislaine Maxwell finally stands charged for her role in these crimes." FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: "Preserving the innocence of children is among the most important responsibilities we carry as adults. Like Epstein, Ms. Maxwell chose to blat
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y Charged With Perjury in Connection With 2016 Depositions Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney- for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the
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ly Charged With Perjwy in Connection With 2016 Depositions Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney- for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the
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ly Charged With Perjwy in Connection With 2016 Depositions Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney- for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the
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n, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael Horowitz, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") Inspector General, and William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced today the unsealing of an indic
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ew York, Guido Modano, Special Agent in Charge of the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General, New York Field Office ("DOJ OIG"), and William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced today the unsealing of an indic
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ly Charged With Perjwy in Connection With 2016 Depositions Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney- for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the
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ly Charged With Perjwy in Connection With 2016 Depositions Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney- for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the
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y Charged With Perjury in Connection With 2016 Depositions Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney- for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the
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y Charged With Perjury in Connection With 2016 Depositions Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney- for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the
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ly Charged With Perjury in Connection With 2016 Depositions Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBP"), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the
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d With Perjury in Connection With 2016 Depositions NEW YORK CITY — Audrey Strauss, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Dermot Shea, Commissioner of the N
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use Additionally Charged With Perjury in Connection With 2016 Depositions the Acting United States Attorney- for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and , Commissioner of the New York C
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ome cases, Maxwell herself. Today, after many years, Ghislaine Maxwell finally stands charged for her role in these crimes." FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: "Preserving the innocence of children is among the most important responsibilities we carry as adults. Like Epstein, Ms. Maxwell chose to blat
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PersonBritish socialite and sex trafficker, daughter of Robert Maxwell, accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein
98 docs98 co-mentions
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LocationState of the United States of America
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OrganizationMunicipal police force in the United States
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OrganizationDOJ unit investigating corruption by public officials
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OrganizationFBI New York Field Office
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OrganizationU.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
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LocationFederal judicial district in New York City
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OrganizationFederal Bureau of Investigation, domestic intelligence and security service of the United States
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13 docs13 co-mentions
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OrganizationUnited States Department of Justice, federal executive department responsible for law enforcement
12 docs12 co-mentions
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PersonPresident of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)
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