Less than two weeks ago Jeffrey EpsteinDeath in prison, his lawyers and Manhattan federal prosecutors met to discuss his potential cooperation, several documents in newly released investigative files state.
“On July 29, 2019, the FBI and [prosecutors] met with Epstein’s attorneys, who discussed, in very general terms, the settlement of the case and the possibility of the defendant’s cooperation,” the FBI document said. Titled “Epstein Investigation Summary & Timeline” announcement.
Another document titled “Jeffrey Epstein Significant Case Notification,” which has not been attributed to a specific agency, is similar to this FBI memo and provides more details.
“Defense counsel did not make a specific proposal and they did not suggest the nature of Epstein’s cooperation, if any,” the document states. mentioned. “Defense counsel is directed to contact the SDNY if Epstein is willing to take responsibility for his conduct and/or has a specific proposal for resolution of this case.”
There was Epstein Arrested 6 July 2019 on charges of sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors. The indictment against Epstein alleges that from 2002 to 2005 he sexually assaulted “dozens of underage girls by luring them into sexual acts with him for money.”
Epstein, “worked with numerous employees and associates to ensure a steady supply of abused minor victims and paid many of those victims to recruit other underage girls to engage in similar sexual acts for money”.
Epstein pleaded not guilty to the charge. He did not request release House arrest While awaiting trial.
On 23 July 2019, several days before a meeting with prosecutors, Epstein Found unconscious In the prison cell, several media outlets reported. Although it’s unclear how Epstein sustained the injuries to his neck, two anonymous sources told New York City NBC News 4 I may have caused his injuries.
Epstein He looked healthy During a July 31 court appearance, a week after the reported injuries and two days after the meeting described in the documents.
Epstein was found unconscious in his cell again on August 10 and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Officials said Epstein Cause of death suicide
Epstein, who counted high-profile figures such as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as colleagues, settled sexual assault allegations two decades before this case. Palm Beach, Florida, police interviewed several minor victims in 2005 and 2006.
The FBI and the US Attorney’s office in South Florida investigated the allegations. The cases culminated in Sweetheart’s controversial plea in 2008, allowing him to avoid federal charges if he pleaded guilty to state adultery charges.
