Prosecutors let Epstein walk while questioning victims like criminals

A Florida court released grand jury materials related to Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 prosecution, showing that federal prosecutors granted Epstein a sweeping non-prosecution agreement while treating his victims as targets of investigation. Investigators interviewed victims with aggressive skepticism while shielding Epstein from federal charges under a deal brokered by then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta. The release came after years of legal battles by victims and journalists.

Palm Beach prosecutors questioned teenage victims like criminals while letting Jeffrey Epstein walk. Assistant State Attorney Lanna Belohlavek asked a 14-year-old, "You are aware that you committed a crime?" The botched case let Epstein abuse victims for 11 more years.