Judge Bermans bail opinion 33 pages
Epstein-Berman-bail 7.18.19
Interesting Highlights
Page 11 of 33
“Mr Epstein’s alleged excessive attraction to sexual contact-with or in the presence of minor girls-which is said to include his soliciting and receiving massages from young girls and young women-perhaps
as many as four times a day-appears likely to be uncontrollable.
Accordingly, Mr Epstein’s past sexual conduct is
not likely to have abated or successfully suppressed by fierce determination as his Defense Counsel suggests.”
Page 12 of 33
“It seems fair to say Mr Epstein’s future behavior will be consistent with past behavior….”
Document details what they found in his Manhattan home. States “this newly discovered evidence also suggests that Mr. Epstein poses ongoing and “forward-looking danger”.
Page 13 of 33
“Other serious offenses that are accompanied by the presumption of remand are: Kidnapping, Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse,
Offenses Resulting in Death, Sexual Exploitation of children, Selling or Buying of Children, Production of Sexually Explicit Depictions of a Minor for importation into the United States, Coercion and Enticement, Transport of Minors, Use of Interstate Facilities to Transmit Information About a Minor.”
Page 14 of 33
“The Government alleges that Mr. Epstein “intentionally sought out-and knew that he was abusing-minors. Indeed, in some instances, his victims expressly told him they were underage before or during this time he abused them.”
“Mr. Epstein is reported to remark that “I am not a sexual predator, I am an offender”
“Mr. Epstein or his Representatives have Intimidated, Threatened, and/or Made Payments to Potential Witnesses.” “Assured one victim she would receive monetary compensation for her assistance
in not cooperating with law enforcement.”
The parent of one of the victims reported to Palm Beach Authorities that Mr Epstein’s private investigator had aggressively driven the parents car off the road.”
“Another parent was being followed aggressively by Mr Epstein’s private investigator.”
Page 18 of 33
“Jeffrey Epstein never once checked in with city Cops in eight plus years since a Manhattan judge ordered him to do so every 90 days.”
Mr. Epstein’s alleged failure to comply with his New York sex offender obligations would appear to undermine defense counsel’s premise that Mr. Epsteins “perfect compliance” and “meticulous obedience”.
“Attorney Brad Edwards contends that while Epstein was serving his Florida state sentence, Epstein was allowed to leave the jail on work release, While on work release, he was having female visitors and
continued to engage in sexual contact while he was in jail.”
Need to get four times a day for Epstein out of my head