2007 memo laying out Epstein case revealed for the 1st time [View all]
Source: ABC News
January 30, 2026, 9:39 PM
After being shrouded in secrecy for nearly two decades, a 2007 draft memo laying out the evidence gathered against Jeffrey Epstein -- and the argument to move forward with a 60-count indictment against him -- has come to light, as part of the document trove released by Justice Department on Friday.
The Florida prosecutor who drafted that memo would send it to top brass at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami, including then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, seeking approval for the proposed extensive charges against the wealthy financier, as well as others whose identities are redacted who may have facilitated his crimes.
"Epstein is considered an extremely high flight risk and, from information we have received, a continued danger to the community based upon his continued enticement of underage girls," the memo said. "For these reasons, we would like to present a sealed indictment to the Grand Jury on May 15, 2007."
Latest release of Epstein files includes some survivors' names, despite DOJ assurances, lawyers say
That proposed indictment and memo were never pursued in court. It would gather dust in draft form, as Acosta instead negotiated a controversial plea deal with Epstein even as his prosecutors and the FBI were still investigating the case and identifying new victims in other jurisdictions.
Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/2007-memo-laying-epstein-case-revealed-1st-time/story?id=129723769
= new reply since forum marked as read