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The Daily

The Epstein Investigation, Now That He’s Dead

The Daily

The New York Times

News, Daily News

4.3107.7K Ratings

🗓️ 13 August 2019

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Federal prosecutors were confident that, this time, justice would be served in the case of Jeffrey Epstein. What happens to the case against him now that he is dead? Guest: Benjamin Weiser, an investigative criminal justice reporter for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Background reading:Despite Jeffrey Epstein's death, the criminal investigation that led to the sex-trafficking charges continues. Prosecutors will focus on those who may have aided him.At Mr. Epstein’s Palm Beach home, it was hard for workers to miss what was happening, with about 100 masseuses seen there at various times.

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From the New York Times, I'm Michael Bavaro. This is the Daily.

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Today,

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Federal prosecutors were confident that this time,

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justice would be served in the case of Jeffrey Epstein.

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So what happens to the case against him?

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Now that he's dead.

0:26.0

It's Tuesday, August 13th.

0:34.0

In a year-long investigation, the Miami Herald says it is located 60 women who say they were molested or sexually assaulted by multi-millionaire Jeffrey Epstein.

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I was 16. I started going to him when I was like 14.

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Victims outraged that Epstein was allowed to plead guilty to two prostitution counts, getting just 13 months in county jail.

0:59.0

According to an extensive investigation by the Miami Herald, accused serial pedophile and multi-millionaire Jeffrey Epstein got a sweetheart deal.

1:08.0

Today, we announce the unsealing of sex trafficking charges against Jeffrey Epstein.

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This new indictment comes 11 years after Epstein reached a deal with attorneys in Florida to avoid a similar charge.

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And while the charge conduct is from a number of years ago, it is still profoundly important to the many alleged victims.

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Now young women, they deserve their day in court.

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And we are proud to be standing up for them by bringing this indictment.

1:48.0

Then tell me about this jail where Jeffrey Epstein was sent after being arrested a few weeks ago.

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Epstein right after his arrest was sent to the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Los Angeles.

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It was sent to the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Lower Manhattan.

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So I can refer to as the MCC.

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Ben Weiser covers the federal courts in Manhattan.

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It's a federal detention facility built in the 70s, holds about 800 people.

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