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Document DOJ-OGR-00024916

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Summary: Governor Ron DeSantis requests that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) assume the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and initiate a preliminary inquiry into related misconduct allegations. He also issues an Executive Order reassigning the case to State Attorney Bruce Colton. The letter is in response to a request from Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
Significance: This document is significant because it shows Governor Ron DeSantis intervening in the Jeffrey Epstein case, requesting a state investigation and reassigning the case to a different prosecutor.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein investigation Request for FDLE to assume investigation Executive Order reassigning case to State Attorney
Key People:
  • Ron DeSantis - Governor of Florida
  • Rick Swearingen - Commissioner, Florida Department of Law Enforcement
  • Ric Bradshaw - Palm Beach County Sheriff
  • Bruce Colton - State Attorney for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Subject of investigation
Document Type
Letter
Date
August 6, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES009
Has Handwriting
Yes
Has Stamps
Yes

Full Text

Page 439 Ron DeSantis Governor August 6, 2019 Commissioner Rick Swearingen Florida Department of Law Enforcement 2331 Phillips Road Tallahassee, FL 32308 Dear Commissioner Swearingen: Today, I received the attached letter from Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw. I am requesting that FDLE assume the criminal investigation regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Also, I am requesting that FDLE initiate a preliminary inquiry into misconduct and allegations that go beyond the reported concerns with Jeffrey Epstein's work release. Finally, please find attached my Executive Order reassigning this matter from Palm Beach County to the State Attorney for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Bruce Colton. Thank you for your prompt attention in this matter. Sincerely, Ron DeSantis Governor THE CAPITOL Tallahassee, Florida 32399 • (850) 717-9249 DOJ-OGR-00024916