Epstein Grand Jury Documents Released with New Insights After Years-Long Legal Battle

2024-07-03 63

Secret grand jury documents from Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 case in Palm Beach County were released after a years-long court battle by the Palm Beach Post newspaper. The documents provide new details on why Epstein was only charged with one count of soliciting prostitution despite accusations from over two dozen underage victims. Police had recommended more serious charges like unlawful sex with a minor that could have imprisoned Epstein for decades. Still, it's unclear if these were options presented to the grand jury. The grand jury indicted Epstein on a single charge of felony solicitation of prostitution despite police findings of multiple sexual abuse incidents involving approximately two dozen underage girls.