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Document DOJ-OGR-00032041

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Summary: The article discusses the defense's response to the media's coverage of Jeffrey Epstein's case, with Epstein's attorneys arguing that the Palm Beach Police Department presented a 'distorted view' of the case to the media. They claim that the State Attorney's decision to present the case to a grand jury was not a sign of being 'easy' on Epstein, but rather a standard procedure. The article highlights the defense's assertions that the alleged victims had credibility issues and that the case lacked sufficient evidence.
Significance: This article provides insight into the public representation of the Jeffrey Epstein case and the defense's response to the media's portrayal, potentially influencing public perception of the case.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein case media representation grand jury decision
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - defendant in a criminal case
  • Michael Reiter - Palm Beach Police Chief
  • Barry Krischer - State Attorney
  • Roy Black - Miami criminal defense attorney representing Epstein
  • Goldberger - Epstein's attorney
Document Type
News Article
Date
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES012

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W S C THE PALM BEACH POST TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2006 9B Attorney: Police gave media 'distorted view' EPSTEIN from 1B They did that Monday via Goldberger and a Los Angeles publicist for Miami criminal defense attorney Roy Black, who also has represented Epstein in the case. "We just think there has been a distorted view of this case in the media presented by the Palm Beach police," Goldberger said. Reiter has consistently declined to comment on the case and did not respond to a request for comment Monday. The implication that State Attorney Barry Krischer was easy on Epstein by presenting the case to a grand jury rather than filing charges directly against him is wrong, Goldberger said. The Palm Beach Police Department was "happy and ecstatic" that the panel was going to review the evidence. "I think what happened is they weren't happy with the result. They decided to use the press to embarrass Mr. Epstein." But records show that Reiter wrote Krischer on May 1 — well before the case went to the grand jury — suggesting that Krischer "consider if good and sufficient reason exists to require your disqualification from the prosecution of these cases." Rather than flat-out decline to charge Epstein, Krischer referred the case to the grand jury to "appease" the chief, Goldberger said. A state attorney's spokesman would say only that the office refers cases to the grand jury when there are issues with the viability of the evidence or witnesses' credibility. Both the state attorney and the grand jury concluded there was not sufficient evidence that Epstein had sex with minors, according to Goldberger. "It was just a childish performance by the Palm Beach Police Department," Goldberger said. The defense attorney said one of the alleged victims who claimed she was a minor was in fact over the age of 18. Another alleged victim who was subpoenaed to testify to the grand jury failed to do so. Epstein's Epstein investigation Read a letter from Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter to State Attorney Barry Krischer on the Epstein probe. PalmBeachPost.com accusers, he added, have histories of drug abuse and thefts. "These women are liars. We've established that." But why would they all invent their stories about meeting Epstein for sexual massages? "I don't have an answer as to what was the motivation for these women to come forward and make these allegations," Goldberger said. larry_keller@pbpost.com 07/26/17 Page 2 of 151 Public Records Request No.: 17-295 DOJ-OGR-00032041