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Epstein Investigation Summary & Timeline 
FBI Miami investigation: 
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In 2005, the West Palm Beach Police Department, and then FBI Miami, initiated an 
investigation of Epstein after parents of a victim reported to law enforcement that Epstein 
had sexually abused their daughter from 2002-2005. 
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Those investigations spanned approximately two years and included, among other things, 
interviews with approximately 35 victims, a search warrant executed on Epstein's Florida 
(FL) residence, and detailed analysis of various phone and flight records. 
FBI New York investigation: 
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On December 6, 2018, FBI NY initiated a case after Southern District of New York (SDNY) 
contacted FBI NY regarding several victims that had been sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein 
in the mid 2000's. 
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Beginning in at least 2002, Epstein enticed and recruited dozens of minor girls to engage in 
sex acts with him, for which he paid the victims hundreds of dollars in cash. Some of his 
victims were as young as 14. 
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He undertook this activity in at least two different locations, including his mansion in 
Manhattan, New York and his estate in Palm Beach, Florida. 
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Searches were executed at both locations and it bears noting that, contrary to some news 
reports, these searches did not reveal any cameras in any of the bedrooms or massage 
rooms at Epstein's residences. 
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In creating and maintaining a network of minor victims whom he abused, Epstein worked 
with others, including employees and associates who facilitated his exploitation of minors 
by, among other things, contacting victims and scheduling their sexual encounters with 
Epstein, both in New York and in Florida. 
Indictment of Epstein 
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From January 2019 through June 2019 multiple victim witness interviews were conducted in 
New York and Florida 
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The identified victims' ages ranged from approximately 14 to 17, with the majority having been 
approximately 15 or 16 when they were recruited to perform sex acts for and with Epstein. In 
addition to the sex acts, victims would have to perform massages on Epstein nude or partially 
nude. Victims were paid approximately $200 to $300 each time they went to Epstein's 
residence. 
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On July 2, 2019, a federal grand jury in the SDNY returned a sealed indictment Jeffrey 
Epstein with one count of sex trafficking of minors, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1591, and one 
count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371. 
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On July 6, 2019, Epstein was arrested in NJ at Teterboro Airport and transported to NY 
without incident. The same day, a search warrant was executed at Epstein's residence in 
Manhattan, NY upon which several items were seized. 
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There was a small number of CSAM images found on one of Epstein's devices. 
Post-indictment of Epstein 
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In July 2019, multiple individuals associated to Epstein were served GJ subpoenas. Among 
those served included Ghislaine Maxwell, 
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On July 8, 2019, Epstein pled not guilty during his initial appearance in federal court. 
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On July 11, 2019, an additional search warrant for digital items was executed at Epstein's 
residence in Manhattan. 
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On July 15, 2019, Epstein was denied bail during his detention hearing. 
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On July 22, 2019, FBI and SDNY interviewed Dr. 
by telephone. 
is a 
doctor who was hired by the Secret Service to provide backup medical services for Bill Clinton 
during a trip to Africa in 2002 on Epstein's plane. 
said that there were no minors on 
the flight, and he did not observe any sexual misconduct. 
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On July 23, 2019, SDNY advised Epstein was found unconscious in his cell with red marks on his 
neck. When staff was able to revive Epstein, he couldn't recall what happened. 
o (U//LES) Epstein's cellmate, 
(not public knowledge) denied knowing 
anything and said he was just sitting on his bunk with earphones on. 
is a 
former police officer and subject of a FBI NY Hudson Valley Resident Agency quadruple 
homicide who has been approved for the death penalty. Epstein was removed from his 
cell and has been medically evaluated. The Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) 
initiated an investigation per their SOPs. Per SDNY, the Washington Post has made an 
inquiry of the incident. 
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On July 29, 2019, FBI and SDNY met with Epstein's attorneys, who, in very general terms, 
discussed the possibility of a resolution of the case, and the possibility of the defendant's 
cooperation. 
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On August 10, 2019, at approximately 7:30am, FBI NY was notified that Epstein committed 
suicide in his jail cell at the MCC in Manhattan, NY. NY VCT squad C-19 launched an 
investigation into the possible assault of a federal inmate. C-19 began coordinating with BOP, 
as well as the NY State Office of the Medical Examiner (OCME). 
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Post Epstein's suicide 
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Following Epstein's death, FBI and SDNY continued the investigation into potential 
coconspirators. In particular, that investigation focused on Ghislaine Maxwell (Maxwell), 
and -
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The Manhattan District Attorney's office looked into allegations against Leon Black. 
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In October 2019, attorneys for Maxwell provided an attorney proffer. Maxwell was not present 
for this meeting. 
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was interviewed pursuant to a proffer agreement approximately three times. 
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On June 29, 2020, a federal grand jury in the SONY returned a sealed indictment against 
Ghislaine Maxwell with one count of enticement of a minor in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422, 
one count of conspiracy to entice minors in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371, one count of 
transportation of a minor in violation of 18 U.S.0 § 2423, one count of conspiracy to 
transport a minor in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371, and two counts of perjury in violation of 18 
U.S.C. §1623. 
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On July 2, 2020, Maxwell was arrested without incident at her home in New Hampshire. 
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On March 29, 2021, a federal grand jury in the SDNY returned a sealed superseding indictment 
against Ghislaine Maxwell with one count of sex trafficking of minors, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 
1591, one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 
371. 
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On November 29, 2021, the trial United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell began. 
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On December 30, 2021, Maxwell was convicted on 5 counts. 
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On June 28, 2022, Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years. 
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