NY - Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein arrested on sex trafficking charges, 6 July 2019

[Inthedetails]

It's torture waiting for the bail decision.

jmo

 

[kaen]

I think Barr will intervene to help him
Epstein worked for his dad at Dalton

I think anyone with sense will keep a distance from Epstein. The story just gets worse and worse. Barr, Acosta, etc will all eventually claim they did not know. I am not sure I will believe it. Good that the SDNY has seized upon this. He is a predator with famous contacts and many ways to get girls to abuse again. I hope there is no bail.

 

[kaen]

Ohhhhhh....I am glad this was spoken aloud in court!

"The scope of Epstein's wealth and assets 'remains entirely concealed' to prosecutors, he says."

Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) | Twitter

If people who hired Epstein could not figure out his net worth, I am sure the SDNY will need forensic accounts extraordinaire to figure out what he has. I hope it is all seized.

 

[bestill]

This guy obviously used his power and money to bully everyone. I hope all of the victims come forward, even those he may have been blackmailing. JMO I want to know where the money really came from!

 

[sds71]

Adam Klasfeld‏Verified account @KlasfeldReports 35s35 seconds ago
Epstein's attorney calls the risk of flight "dramatically overstated," claiming that a bracelet, supervision or bonds could cut it. Judge Pitman asks whether he would like to adjourn the detention hearing, which is Epstein's right under the statute.

 

[Inthedetails]

Oh, sick.

"Q: If the women involved were under 18, isn't that rape?
(crosstalk)
Weingarten: Well, that could be statutory rape."

Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) | Twitter

Weingarten is defense.

Yeah, statutory rape is sex with a minor. Dozens of minors. Tricked and trafficked. For years.
jmo

 

[sds71]

Oh, sick.

"Q: If the women involved were under 18, isn't that rape?
(crosstalk)
Weingarten: Well, that could be statutory rape."

Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) | Twitter
Weingarten is defense.
Yeah, statutory rape is sex with a minor. Dozens of minors. Tricked and trafficked. For years.
jmo

He’s giving N.P. a run for his money

 

[sds71]

1. 
   Shimon Prokupecz‏Verified account @ShimonPro 10m10 minutes ago
2. Prosecutors just told the court that in the last 36 hours the office has been contacted by attorneys and people who said they were victims, none of whom the office has previously spoken with
   

 

[Inthedetails]

Adam Klasfeld‏Verified account @KlasfeldReports 35s35 seconds ago
Epstein's attorney calls the risk of flight "dramatically overstated," claiming that a bracelet, supervision or bonds could cut it. Judge Pitman asks whether he would like to adjourn the detention hearing, which is Epstein's right under the statute.

What would an adjournment gain for the defendant? I don't get it. Anyone know?

jmo

 

[Gardenista]

Is this hearing live?

 

[Inthedetails]

Is this hearing live?

I'm reading it via tweets. I looked for live coverage but didn't find any. Share a link if anyone is watching. I'm using the twitter account WSer posted above. He's doing a good job.

Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) | Twitter

 

[sds71]

1. "Adam Klasfeld‏Verified account @KlasfeldReports 13s14 seconds ago
2. Pitman adjourns bail proceedings until Thursday. The next hearing today will be before U.S. District Judge Richard Berman.
   
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[Inthedetails]

Welp. Seems like a no-brainer decision to set NO BAIL, but I guess the decision is delayed until Thursday.

"Pitman adjourns bail proceedings until Thursday. The next hearing today will be before U.S. District Judge Richard Berman."

Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) | Twitter


Back to the cell for JE.


jmo

 

[Inthedetails]

Nice coverage here today, WSers!

Way to go.

jmo

 

[bestill]

Adam Klasfeld on Twitter

Defense arguing no penetration...ugh

 

[sds71]

The parties and the judge have agreed to adjourn the detention hearing until Thursday, July 11 at 2pm. Epstein will be detained until then.

 

[kaen]

Weingarten basically makes the case that naked teens trafficked and touching him is not rape b/c there was no penetration.

Adam Klasfeld‏Verified account @KlasfeldReports 5m5 minutes ago
Rossmiller on Weingarten calling the conduct "ancient": The prosecutor notes that it is not beyond the statute of limitations. Weingarten goes up to add: "There's no statutory rape because" he claims "there was no penetration."

 

[kaen]

The parties and the judge have agreed to adjourn the detention hearing until Thursday, July 11 at 2pm. Epstein will be detained until then.

Good. We know he will show to the next date. Not so sure he won't try to flee a la Polanski. My guess is that he is in a protective environment.

 

[Inthedetails]

Adam Klasfeld on Twitter

Defense arguing no penetration...ugh

What?!

Just saying this is like hurting the victims again.

jmo

 

[sds71]

Adam Klasfeld‏Verified account @KlasfeldReports
That was quick: Prosecutors and defense attorneys are already seated in Judge Berman's courtroom