EFTA00176351¶
Probable Cause Affidavit¶
Palm Beach Police Department¶
Agency ORI# FLO 500600¶
Police Case#: 05-368 (1)¶
Defendant: Jeffrey Epstein¶
| Race/Sex: | White Male |¶
| :--- | :--- |¶
: 01-20-1953¶
Charges: Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor (4) counts Lewd and Lascivious Molestation¶
From March 15, 2005, through February 2006, the Palm Beach Police Department conducted a sexual battery investigation involving Jeffrey Epstein, and Sworn taped statements were taken from five victims and seventeen witnesses concerning massages and unlawful sexual activity that took place at the residence of Jeffrey Epstein, 358 El Brillo Way, Palm Beach. Several of the victims were recruited by and brought to the residence by to perform massages for Epstein, for which received monetary compensation. During the visit they would be introduced to Epstein’s assistant, who in turn would record their telephone numbers and name. The victims would be brought to Epstein’s bedroom to provide the massage. Epstein would enter the room and order the victims to remove their clothing to provide the massage. As the victims complied and provided the massages, Epstein would rub his fingers on their vaginas. On occasion, Epstein would introduce a massager/vibrator and rub the victims vaginas as they provided the massage. On three separate occasions, Epstein had intercourse and inserted his penis/fingers in the victims vaginas. At the conclusion of the massages the victims were paid sums of money ranging from $200 - $1,000. The facts, as reported, are as follows:¶
On 03/15/2005, A fourteen year old white female, hereinafter referred to as dob and her family reported unlawful sexual activity which occurred at a residence within the Town of Palm Beach. reported that a subject known to her as “Jeff” had touched her vaginal area with a vibrator/massager while within his residence. “Jeff” was later identified as Jeffrey Epstein through a photo line up.¶
During a sworn taped interview, stated that 04/09/1986, a cousin of boyfriend and classmate at Palm Beach worked for a wealthy man and did sexual favors for him. She also admitted that had offered her an opportunity to make money. During the beginning of the month of February 2005, explained that she was first approached by to go with her to Epstein’s house. stated that along with a Hispanic female, later identified at pick her up at her father’s house on a Sunday. was not sure of the exact dates but knew it was a Sunday. told her father that they were going shopping but in reality drove them to Palm Beach. During the drive a¶
The foregoing instrument was sworn to or affirmed¶
before me this $1^{st}$ day of May, 2006 by¶
Det Joe , who is personally known to me.¶
Signature of Police Officer (F.S.S. 117.10)¶
State of Florida¶
County of Palm Beach¶
Signature/Arresting Officer¶
Date: 05/01/2006¶
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