Palm Beach Police Chief Mike Reiter Pressed for State Attorney Disqualification in Epstein Case

Palm Beach Police Chief Mike Reiter Pressed for State Attorney Disqualification in Epstein Case The passage reveals that a senior local law‑enforcement official directly urged the county State Attorney to recuse himself from the Jeffrey Epstein prosecution, suggesting possible interference with a high‑profile federal case. It provides names, dates, and a specific action (letter dated May 1) that could be followed up with FOIA requests, interview of the State Attorney’s office, and review of any related communications with the FBI. While the claim is not yet corroborated, it ties a powerful local official to potential obstruction of justice in a nationally sensitive matter, making it a strong investigative lead. Key insights: Chief Mike Reiter wrote a May 1 letter to State Attorney Barry Krischer urging his disqualification from the Epstein prosecution.; Reiter described Krischer’s handling of the case as “highly unusual” and asked for a review of “good and sufficient reason” for removal.; After Epstein’s indictment, Reiter referred the case to the FBI to assess possible federal violations by the “super‑rich, super‑connected” defendant.