Investigative report or deposition summary: DOJ-OGR-00023077
Summary
The document discusses the reasoning behind the decision-making process in the Jeffrey Epstein case, including the preference for a state-based resolution due to the novelty of trafficking prosecutions and concerns about federal judges' receptiveness to certain plea agreements. It highlights the complexities and uncertainties faced by prosecutors at the time.
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court filing or investigative report: DOJ-OGR-00023028
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court filing or legal document related to a case involving Jeffrey Epstein: DOJ-OGR-00023029
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