Internal memo discusses federal prosecution strategy for Jeffrey Epstein and applicability of the petite policy
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The document reveals that a U.S. Attorney's Office is evaluating whether to pursue federal charges against Jeffrey Epstein despite state proceedings, indicating potential high‑level prosecutorial deci Memo evaluates federal jurisdiction over commercial sexual exploitation of children in Epstein case. Discusses the 'petite policy' and its inapplicability due to overlapping state charges. Mentions t
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