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Palm Beach State Attorney's OfficeJeffrey Epstein

Reported AllegationLayer 2TEXT-001-HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030318_txt_15385_EVT_006
15%

Event Description

The Palm Beach State Attorney's Office conducted an extensive 15-month investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, led by the chief of the Sex Crimes Division. State prosecutors met face-to-face with asserted victims, considered their credibility, and examined exculpatory evidence before negotiating a resolution.

Quoted Evidence

the Palm Beach State Attorney's Office conducted an extensive 15-month investigation, led by the chief of the Sex Crimes Division. Mr. Epstein was then indicted by a state grand jury on a single felony count of solicitation of prostitution...the state prosecutors extensively gathered and analyzed the evidence, met face-to-face with many of the asserted victims, considered their credibility -- or lack thereof -- and considered the extent of exculpatory evidence.

Trafficking Assessment

Likelihood

15%

Confidence

85%

Thread Prior

35%

Reasoning

Description of legitimate law enforcement investigation process including victim interviews and evidence evaluation. This reflects standard criminal investigation procedure. No trafficking indicators present. High confidence this represents routine prosecutorial conduct.