Judge orders surprise release of Epstein transcripts
A Florida judge orders the release of graphic transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 prosecution, revealing details of his sexual assaults and lenient treatment. Epstein's plea deal in 2008 sparked public outrage.
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A Florida judge has ordered the release of graphic transcripts from the 2006 prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, shedding light on his crimes and the leniency he received. The documents reveal details of Epstein's sexual assaults on teenage girls and payoffs to victims. The judge criticized the state's handling of the case, calling Epstein "the most infamous pedophile in American history." Epstein's plea deal in 2008 allowed him to avoid sex trafficking and rape charges, leading to public outrage and questions about special treatment. The release of the files coincided with a new Florida law allowing the disclosure of grand jury documents. Epstein, who associated with prominent figures, including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Prince Andrew, faced renewed scrutiny in 2018, leading to new criminal charges. Despite his death in 2019, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for her involvement in his sex trafficking crimes.
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