FIL
CHAPTER 45
Videotaped Deposition of Michael Reiter in B.B. vs.
Epstein, a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein:
November 23, 2009
Q: Can you tell us why?
A: Well, I felt the handlingway the state attorney's of
unusual. I knew that M
about this case. I felt tha
felt that the appropriate
governed the assignment
that his action met the st
from the statute in here. A
wouldn't return my phone
The detective attempt
state attorney's office, Lai
nounce that...and she w
the letter in hope that he w
realize that his objectivity
case and ask the governor
like that was necessary for
had been submitted to him
Q: Could you tell us, explain
tivity may be lacking in r
other words, what evidenc
you felt made it potentially
A: Well...when I first told h
that it was a serious case, |
[and] that the suspect was
it. And we were-it was i
meeting that he and I we
known him to be a victim
of children. Well, I know tl
statute that addresses tho
Q: At some point you sent a letter to state attorney Barry
Krischer. Let me show you what we'll mark as exhibit 3. Let
me give you a chance to read through this letter again to help
refresh your recollection.
A: I've read it.
Q: At this point, in May of 2006, I'm assuming based on what
you told us before that you had had some conversations with
Barry Krischer directly...by phone-correct?-prior to this
letter.
A: I had conversations in person and by phone.
Q: Okay. But nonetheless in May-May 1, 2006-you felt the
need to write this letter; is that correct?
A: Yes.
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