uled to leave on the 10th at 5:00 pm. On May 12, 2006, I met with ASA Lana Belohlavek at the State Attorney's Office. She explained that her boss, Barry Krischer, was requesting this case be taken to the Grand Jury again. I ex lained to her I had re ested arrest warrants for Jeffrey Epstein, and . I asked

serve his daily activities. I also explained to him that there was a meeting scheduled with ASA Lana Belohlavek and Attorney Jack Goldberger at Mr. Krischer's office scheduled on June 1, 2006 at 9:00 am. I attempted to call ASA Lana Belohlavek to inform her of the private investigators following Mr. ho

uled to leave on the 10th at 5:00 pm. On May 12, 2006, I met with ASA Lana Belohlavek at the State Attorney's Office. She explained that her boss, Barry Krischer, was requesting this case be taken to the Grand Jury again. I ex lained to her I had re ested arrest warrants for Jeffrey Epstein, and . I asked

w, so, something has 10 already leaked. 11 Q You're referring to Exhibit 1? 12 A Exhibit 1. Other things would leak. 13 Q Had you ever met Barry Krischer? 14 A Sure. 15 Q What was your relationship with him? 16 A So, there were multiple state attorneys within the 17 district. He was -- it wa

TA00009264 --- PAGE BREAK --- Page 37 1 Q And do you know -- oh, do you know what he meant by 2 it being leaked to Epstein by the state -- by Barry -- Barry 3 Krischer, the then State Attorney? 4 A So -- so, based on the context -- 5 Q Mm-hmm. 6 A -- what I would assume is that if the s

GE BREAK --- Page 37 1 Q And do you know -- oh, do you know what he meant by 2 it being leaked to Epstein by the state -- by Barry -- Barry 3 Krischer, the then State Attorney? 4 A So -- so, based on the context -- 5 Q Mm-hmm. 6 A -- what I would assume is that if the state 7 attorney is c

barrass Mr. Epsteil" I But records show ihat Reiter wrote Krischer on May 1 :- -- I wellbefor.e the case went to the grand jµry - suggesting that Ktischer "consider if good and sufficie•nt reason exists tb· require your disqi.rn,ll'ffcation from the prosecutionofthese ~ases/' Rather than flat-.out de

. 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 you that I continue to find your office’s treatment of [the Epstein] cases highly unusual. It is regre

cient reason exists to requireyour disqualificationfrom theprosecution ofthese cases. (Emphasis supplied) 17. Chief Reiter’s letter to State Attorney Krischer enclosed the Town of Palm Beach Police Department’s probable cause affidavits charging Epstein and two of his assistants with multiple counts of unla

Epstein with un- lawful sex acts with a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation. . Police Chief Michael Reiter was so angry with State Attorney Barry Krischei's han- dling of the case that he wrote a memo Epstein See EPSTEIN, 5B No. newly negotiated proposal for beachfront commission at 4 p.m. Thursday. I

tate Attorney Barry Krischer has put his foot down after nearly two years of wrangling with Epsteink team of high•priced attor- neys. By July 8, Krischerb spokesman said, there will either be a trial or a plea agree- ment The reclusive 55-year-old Wall Street prodigy allegedly had a college student

R EPSTEIN The day of reckoning for Palm Beach billionaire finan- cier and alleged sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is coming. Really! State Attorney Barry Krischer has put his foot down after nearly two years of wrangling with Epsteink team of high•priced attor- neys. By July 8, Krischerb spokesman said, th

rigge:recl tensio-qs betwe~n_poljce and. prosecutors, with then:-PalmBeach.Chief Michael R~ite,r saying in a May 2006 letter to then-State Attorney Barry Kris ch er that the chief prosecutor should disqualify himself.,, . I "I conti_nue'to find your office's treatment of these-cases highly unusual/ Reit

ey asked her whether she had spoken to anyone else. She said yes, a private investigator had asked her the same questions. » Jeffrey Epstein: Acosta, Krischer trade barbs oyer sweetheart deal When they subpoenaed one of Epstein’s former employees, he told them the same thing. He and a private eye had met at

of1Jnlawful s~x a~ts whh ~ lllinor and l~vvd :an.d lascivi<>us mqlestation. Pplice Chi~f Michael Reiter was so angry that he wro.te:State. Attorney Barry Krischer a memo in May suggesting he disqualify hitnselffrom the case. https:ilwWw.palmbeachdailynews,comiarticle/20060729/NEWS/190917 573 CA/Aronberg-0O102

eason exists to require your disqualification from the prosecution of these cases. (Emphasis supplied) 14. Chief Reiter’s letter to State Attorney Krischer enclosed the Town of Palm Beach Police Department’s probable cause affidavits charging Epstein and two of his assistants with multiple counts of un

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 you that I continue to find your office’s treatment of [the Epstein] cases highly unusual. It is r

crimes of unlawful sex acts with a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation. 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. https://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/article/20060729/NEWS/190917573 1/4 N

reasons, First, he pressed for Epstein to be charged with the more serious crimes of sexual ac- tivity with minors. Second, he slammed State Attorney Bar- ry-Xrischer in blunt language seldom used by one law- enforcement official con- cerning another because of what he perceived as that of fice’s mishandling of the

arge Epstein with un- lawiul sex acts with a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation, Police Chief Michael Reiter was so angry with State Attorney Barry Krischer’s han- dling of the case that he wrote a memo See EPSTEIN, 5B > 03656-65 31E~ NW -}]08062 -G oo HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019365 --- PAGE BREAK --- wesc

consider ood and sufficient reason exists to reqiire your dis- qualification from the prose cution of these cases,” Reiter wrote in a May 1 memo to Krischer. While not commenting specifically on the Epstein case, Mike Edmondson, Spokesman for the state at- torney, said his office pre sents cases ‘other t

From:' (USAFLS)" To: "'Barry Krischer'" Subject: RE: Meeting with Epstein's attorneys Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:33:11 +0000 Importance: Normal I think Alex is calling you now. Assistan

ve reached out to Mr. Acosta to bring him up to speed, but have not heard back from him yet. From: Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 6:17 PM To: Barry Krischer Cc: Lanna Belohlavek Subject: RE: Meeting with Epstein's attorneys Hi Barry — I just left a voicemail for Claudette, but figured I would send this to

From:' (USAFLS)" To: "'Barry Krischer'" Subject: RE: Meeting with Epstein's attorneys

and Jury for charges. She informed me that the grand jury would convene on July 19, 2006 to hear the Epstein case. Belohlavic stated State Attorney Barry Krisher made the determination to go the Grand Jury to hear the case. On July 12, 2006, I spoke with Mrs. I, mother of the victim, who inquired about the

uled to leave on the 10th at 5:00 pm. On May 12, 2006, I met with ASA Lana Belohlavek at the State Attorney's Office. She explained that her boss, Barry Krischer, was requesting this case be taken to the Grand Jury again. I explained to her I had re ested arrest warrants for Jeffrey Epstein, and I asked th

serve his daily activities. I also explained to him that there was a meeting scheduled with ASA Lana Belohlavek and Attorney Jack Goldberger at Mr. Krischer's office scheduled on June 1, 2006 at 9:00 am. I attempted to call ASA Lana Belohlavek to inform her of the private investigators following Mr. I h

crimes of unlawful sex acts with a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation. 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 going to be presented to the grand jury in February, but was p

consider if good and sufficient reason exists to require your disqualification from the prosecution of these cases," Reiter wrote in a May 1 memo to Krischer. While not commenting specifically on the Epstein case, Mike Edmondson, spokesman for the state attorney, said his office presents cases other than

r massages and sometimes sex at his El Brillo Way home. After completing the investigation, Palm Beach police turned the case over to State Attorney Barry Krischets office with a probable cause affidavit stating that Epstein should be arrested on tour counts of unlawful sex acts with a minor and one count of le

From To: "Barry Krischer" Cc: "Lanna Belohlavek USAFLS " Subject: Your inquiry regarding the Epstein case Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:59:37 +0000 Importance: Normal Hi Ba

er" Cc: "Lanna Belohlavek USAFLS " Subject: Your inquiry regarding the Epstein case Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:59:37 +0000 Importance: Normal Hi Barry — The Non-Prosecution Agreement contains a confidentiality provision that requires us to inform Mr. Epstein's counsel before making any disclosure —

From To: "Barry Krischer" Cc: "Lanna Belohlavek USAFLS " Subject: Your

lan Dershowitz flew down and met privately with Krischet, Recarey said. "And the shenanigans that happen

why we aren't going to prosccutc Reiter said. Krischcr, v.o is now retired and in private rittafni 'Hel

the only victim of a sexual battery could be a nuKrischer and the lead state Prese.for . the case, Assista

15 . Any and all communication in or out of Barry Krischer's office to include a. Barry Krischer, b. Lanna

ny kind 14. Digital material pertaining to a. Jeffrey Epstein's case (or cases) b. His victims' cases 15 . Any and all communication in or out of Barry Krischer's office to include a. Barry Krischer, b. Lanna Belohlavek, c. Alex Acosta, d. Marie Villa ana f Secretaries g. PIOs h. Lawyers and assistants

ning to a. Jeffrey Epstein's case (or cases) b. His victims' cases 15 . Any and all communication in or out of Barry Krischer's office to include a. Barry Krischer, b. Lanna Belohlavek, c. Alex Acosta, d. Marie Villa ana f Secretaries g. PIOs h. Lawyers and assistants 16. Every record you have available o

11 (Palm Beach PD Intelligence Report 11/28/041 Plaintiff's Exhibit No. 2 31 14 (Incident Reports) Plaintiffs Exhibit No. 3 99 15 (Letter to Bally Krischer) Plaintiffs Exhibil No. 4 131 16 (Photographs of El Brillo Way) Plaintiffs Exhibit No. 5 132 17 (Photo of 358 El Brillo Woy) By Mr. Ktmn 8

20 21 22 23 24 25 Page 107 record at 1:44. This is the beginning of tape 3. BY MR. KUVIN: Q Okay. When we left off we were talking about Barry Krischer's office. And before I move on from that subject I just have one other question. Are you aware of any contact that was made with Mr. Krischer's offi

t. 6 And from that point on, and I believe it 7 was Mr. Dershowitz initially, the tone and 8 tenor of the discussions of this case with 9 Mr. Krischer changed completely. One point he 10 suggested that we write him a notice to appear 11 which would be for a misdemeanor. He just 12 completely c

plea deals and Palm Beach District Attorney Barry Krischer takes the unusual step of empanelling a grand jur

etermines that the offense is solely related to prostitution. Dershowitz rejects a series of lower-level plea deals and Palm Beach District Attorney Barry Krischer takes the unusual step of empanelling a grand jury, which returns with a recommendation of a single count of soliciting a prostitute—a charge without

AGE BREAK --- victims here’’d. Dershowitz, with chest pounding bravado, rejects a series of lower-level plea deals and Palm Beach District Attorney Barry Krischer takes the unusual step of empanelling a grand jury, which returns with a recommendation of a single count of soliciting a prostitute—a charge without

plea deals and Palm Beach District Attorney Barry Krischer takes the unusual step of empanelling a grand jur

had soccer. Another time, Mr. Epstein had to wait for his "massage" session because the girl he wanted was still in class. Why didn't State Attorney Barry Krischer let a jury decide whether to believe the teenagers - including a 16-year-old who went to Mr. Epstein's house to "work" in December 2004 after being a

a plea deal that would have placed him on probation for five years, allowing him ultimately to walk away with no criminal record at all. I asked Mr. Krischer's spokesman, Mike Edmondson, why the case was referred to a grand jury instead of Mr. Epstein being charged and facing a trial before a jury. And sho

plea deals and Palm Beach District Attorney Barry Krischer takes the unusual step of empanelling a grand jur

here are no real victims here. Dershowitz, with chest pounding bravado, rejects a series of lower- level plea deals and Palm Beach District Attorney Barry Krischer takes the unusual step of empanelling a grand jury, which returns with a recommendation of a single count of soliciting a prostitute—a charge without

y related to prostitution—that there are no innocent victims. Dershowitz rejects a series of lower-level plea deals and Palm Beach District Attorney Barry Krischer takes the unusual step of empanelling a grand jury, which returns with a recommendation of a single count of soliciting a prostitute—a charge without

plea deals and Palm Beach District Attorney Barry Krischer takes the unusual step of empanelling a grand jur

sued then-President Bill Clinton for lying about sex with young women. Palm Beach police spent 11 months investigating Epstein before State Attorney Barry Krischer sent the case to a grand jury, instead of charging Epstein so the man who once boasted of accepting only billionaire clients HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021761

olice had taken a high school transcript, class schedules and phone messages from Epstein's home that showed he knew the girls were underage. Yet Mr. Krischer was more swayed by Epstein's lawyers, who attempted to impugn the girls' character by showing they had chatted on myspace.com about smoking marijuana