Judge Sweet permits Steven Hoffenberg to speak with Epstein victims in suit filing

Judge Sweet permits Steven Hoffenberg to speak with Epstein victims in suit filing The passage reveals a judicial decision that could enable a key associate of Jeffrey Epstein, Steven Hoffenberg, to provide testimony to victims. It points to a specific judge, a date, and parties involved, offering a concrete follow‑up angle (court records, testimony transcripts). While not novel in the broader Epstein narrative, it links a high‑profile legal figure to potential new evidence, making it a strong but not blockbuster lead. Key insights: Judge Sweet authorized Hoffenberg to communicate with victims of the Epstein case.; The communication was forwarded by attorney Darren K. Indyke to Epstein and Bennet J. Moskowitz.; Date of the forwarded email: July 13, 2016.