What role did Guy Fronstin play in the Epstein case?

Fronstin served as Epstein's defense attorney during the initial 2005-2006 investigation. He proactively contacted investigators offering cooperation, attempted to arrange interviews with Epstein, and negotiated a plea deal with prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek that would have resulted in Epstein pleading guilty to aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony. He also communicated Epstein's defense narrative portraying the allegations as misunderstandings.

Did Guy Fronstin negotiate a plea deal for Epstein?

Yes, according to Detective Recarey's account in multiple documents, Fronstin worked with Alan Dershowitz to negotiate a plea deal with prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek in April 2006. After consulting with Epstein, Fronstin accepted the deal, which would have involved a guilty plea to one count of aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony. However, this state-level deal was never finalized, and the case ultimately resulted in the controversial 2008 federal non-prosecution agreement instead.

Who was Guy Fronstin working with on Epstein's defense?

Fronstin worked alongside Alan Dershowitz as part of Epstein's legal team during the 2005-2006 investigation. The documents show them jointly negotiating with prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek and coordinating defense strategy during the early stages of the case.

What role did Guy Fronstin play in the Epstein case?

Fronstin served as Epstein's defense attorney during the initial 2005-2006 investigation. He proactively contacted investigators offering cooperation, attempted to arrange interviews with Epstein, and negotiated a plea deal with prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek that would have resulted in Epstein pleading guilty to aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony. He also communicated Epstein's defense narrative portraying the allegations as misunderstandings.

Did Guy Fronstin negotiate a plea deal for Epstein?

Yes, according to Detective Recarey's account in multiple documents, Fronstin worked with Alan Dershowitz to negotiate a plea deal with prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek in April 2006. After consulting with Epstein, Fronstin accepted the deal, which would have involved a guilty plea to one count of aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony. However, this state-level deal was never finalized, and the case ultimately resulted in the controversial 2008 federal non-prosecution agreement instead.

Who was Guy Fronstin working with on Epstein's defense?

Fronstin worked alongside Alan Dershowitz as part of Epstein's legal team during the 2005-2006 investigation. The documents show them jointly negotiating with prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek and coordinating defense strategy during the early stages of the case.

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Guy Fronstin was one of Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys during the 2005-2006 Palm Beach Police investigation and early prosecution efforts. He served as a key intermediary between Epstein and law enforcement, attempting to facilitate cooperation and negotiate plea deals.

Fronstin appears primarily in police reports, FBI documents, and government records from the 2005-2006 timeframe. He is consistently identified as "Atty. Guy Fronstin" or "Atty. Gus Fronstin," representing Epstein during the Palm Beach investigation. The documents show him actively engaging with investigators—offering to make Epstein available for interviews, negotiating with prosecutors, and communicating Epstein's narrative that the allegations were misunderstandings about his "passion for massages" and charitable work. He worked alongside high-profile attorney Alan Dershowitz in negotiating a plea deal with prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek in April 2006, which would have had Epstein plead guilty to aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony.

Key Highlights

•Contacted Detective Recarey on November 1, 2005, offering to assist with the investigation and make Epstein available for interview
•Negotiated alongside Alan Dershowitz with prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek for a plea deal in April 2006
•Communicated Epstein's defense narrative that he was simply 'very passionate about massages' and had donated over $100,000 to the Ballet
•Received formal notification from State Attorney Barry Krischer on February 9, 2006, that the case would be presented to a grand jury
•The plea deal he negotiated would have involved Epstein pleading guilty to one count of aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony—a deal that was ultimately not finalized

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EFTA00007157 - EFTA00007252

Source: DOJ EFTA Records

5 mentions

11/08/05 11/08/05 On November 1, 2005, I was contacted by Atty. Gus Fronstin, who advised he was willing to assist with the investigation. Atty. Fronstin advised he would try to have his client, Jeffrey Epstein available to be interviewed. I explained I would be interested in conducting an interview

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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018872 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019085

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

rosecution wit- ness. According to Recarey, prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek offered Epstein attorneys Dershowitz. and Guy Fronstin a plea deal in April. Fronstin, after speaking with Epstein, accepted the deal, in which Epstein would plead guilty to one count of aggravated as- sault with intent to commit a fel

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Jeffrey Epstein Part 01 of 08(3).pdf

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019352 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019395

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

prosecution wit- ness. According to Recarey, prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek offered Epstein attorneys Dershowitz and Guy Fronstin a plea deal in April. Fronstin, after speaking with Epstein, accepted the deal, in which Epstein would plead guilty to one count of aggravated as- sault with intent to commit a fel

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153.pdf

DOJ-FL-HOLD-153

Source: DOJ First Production

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l prosecution witness. According to Recarey, prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek offered Epstein, attorneys Dershowitz and Guy Fronstin a plea deal in April. Fronstin, after speaking with Epstein, accepted the deal, in which Epstein would plead guilty to one count of aggravated assault with intent to commit a felon

205.pdf

DOJ-FL-HOLD-205

Source: DOJ First Production

1 mention

prosecution witness. According to Recarey, prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek offered Epstein attorneys Dershowitz and Guy Fronstin a plea deal in April. Fronstin, after speaking with Epstein, accepted the deal, in which Epstein would plead guilty to one count of aggravated assault with intent to commit a fel

Epstein_Part_02_Redacted

Source: FBI Vault

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RRY KRISCHER STATE ATTORNEY February 9, 2006 Guy Fronstin, Esq. 515 North Flagler Drive Suite 300 Pavilion West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Dear Mr. Fronstin: This is to notify you that certain matters suggesting possible criminal conduct on the part of your client, Jeffrey Epstein, will be presented for

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Epstein_Part_11_Redacted

Source: FBI Vault

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)ate: 7/19/06 rime: 15:01:37 PALM BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT Page: 57 Incident Report Program: CMS301L !ase No • 1-05-000368 (Continued) Fronstin had telephoned her reference this case. Although nothing was discussed, Mr. Fronstin did advise her that Epstein is very passionate about massages.

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Epstein_Part_19_Redacted

Source: FBI Vault

1 mention

ICKIE A. 11/08/05 On November 1, 2005, I was contacted by Atty. Gus Fronstin, who advised he was willing to assist with the investigation. Atty. Fronstin advised he would try to have his client, Jeffrey Epstein available to be interviewed. I explained I would be interested in conducting an interview

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Epstein_Part_21_Redacted

Source: FBI Vault

1 mention

ate: 7/19/06 PALM BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT Page: 57 7ime: 15:01:37 Incident Report Program: CMS301L 'ase No • 1-05-000368 (Continued) Fronstin had telephoned her reference this case. Although nothing was discussed, Mr. Fronstin did advise her that Epstein is very passionate about massages.

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James Patterson 3_4.pdf

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010486 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010559

Sep 28, 2016Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

explanation. The whole shit show swirling around him was just a misunderstanding—a misrepresentation— of Epstein’s actual interests and intentions. Fronstin says Mr. Epstein is very passionate about massages, Detective Recarey would write. And: Mr. Epstein had donated over $100,000 to the Ballet of Flor

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