Reported 12 months ago
Grand jury records from 2006 reveal a Palm Beach County prosecutor portrayed two girls molested by Jeffrey Epstein as criminals, despite evidence suggesting Epstein influenced prosecutors. After 16 years, the records were unsealed by Palm Beach County Judge Luis Delgado, exposing how Epstein evaded serious charges by facing minor ones. The records also detail how prosecutors discredited the victims, leading to renewed scrutiny and a federal investigation. Epstein served a light sentence in 2008 and continued abuse until his 2019 arrest. His associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was later convicted in 2021. The case highlights societal shifts in addressing sexual abuse.
Source: YAHOO