Aug 12 Attorney general says ‘irregularities’ found at jail where Epstein died By Jim Mustian, Michael Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The 66-year-old financier accused of sex trafficking underage girls was found Saturday morning in his cell at the chronically short-staffed Metropolitan Correctional Center. Continue reading
Aug 12 Epstein autopsy complete but details not yet released By Jim Mustian, Michael Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Jeffrey Epstein, who had been accused of trafficking underage girls, died in an apparent suicide in his Manhattan jail cell over the weekend. Continue reading
Aug 11 Epstein: How he died and what it means for his accusers By David Klepper, Jim Mustian, Associated Press Financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges in New York, officials said Saturday. His death angered some accusers who had hoped to confront him in court and see him serve a long prison sentence. Continue reading
Aug 10 Epstein dies in the dark, but abuse investigation carries on By Jim Mustian, Michael R. Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Jeffrey Epstein died of an apparent suicide in his jail cell, now prompting an additional federal investigation into his death along with one already examining allegations of sexual abuse and conspiracy against him. Continue reading
Aug 10 Source: Jeffrey Epstein taken off suicide watch before death By Jim Mustian, Michael R. Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Financier Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges in New York, a former law enforcement official said Saturday. Continue reading
Aug 09 Documents: Epstein ducked sex abuse questions in deposition By Larry Neumeister, Jim Mustian, Associated Press The 66-year-old Epstein has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges after his July 6 arrest. Continue reading
Aug 06 Florida governor asks state law enforcement to probe decade-old Epstein case By Associated Press Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday ordered the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to review a work release program that allowed Jeffrey Epstein to visit his office while staying at the county jail a decade ago. Continue reading
Jul 25 Florida lawmaker receives threats after asking for Epstein probe By Associated Press Democratic state senator Lauren Book told news outlets Thursday she has received a dozen threatening text messages and phone calls telling her to back off from pushing a probe into the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Continue reading
Jul 25 AP source: Jeffrey Epstein found injured in NYC jail cell By Tom Hays, Associated Press Epstein is accused of having sex with girls as young as 14. He's pleaded not guilty. Continue reading
Jul 19 Florida sheriff investigates Epstein’s time spent outside of jail By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The inquiry will focus on whether deputies assigned to monitor Epstein violated any rules or regulations while he was out on work release. Continue reading