Barry Krischer
Former Palm Beach State Attorney criticized for handling of Epstein case
Former Palm Beach County State Attorney who initially handled the Epstein case in 2006. Criticized by the Palm Beach Police Department for taking the case to a grand jury that returned only a single charge of solicitation of prostitution rather than more serious charges. A grand jury later investigated Krischer's handling of the case.
Barry Krischer is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
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Criminal Information Filing: 08 CF 9381
“The document is a criminal information filing from 2008 charging Jeffrey E. Epstein with procuring a”
Criminal Information Filing: 08CF9381
“The document is a criminal information filing from 2008 charging Jeffrey E. Epstein with procuring a”
Court filing or investigative report excerpt: Case 22-1426, Document 77, 06/29/2023, 3536038
“The document discusses the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex crimes, including eviden”
Correspondence and news articles related to Jeffrey Epstein case: 5616404420
“The document includes correspondence from attorney Aileen Josephs criticizing the handling of Jeffre”
Public Records Request Receipt or Cover Sheet: DOJ-OGR-00030474
“This document is a cover sheet or receipt for a public records request (No. 17-295) sent to the Offi”
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“Named alongside other network members in 105 documents”
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Document Mentions (49)
Criminal Information Filing: 08 CF 9381
The document is a criminal information filing from 2008 charging Jeffrey E. Epstein with procuring a person under 18 for prostitution, contrary to Florida Statute 796.03. The charge was brought by the State Attorney's office in Palm Beach County, Florida. The document was sworn to by Assistant State Attorney Lianna Belohlavek and notarized by Damaris Pina.
Criminal Information Filing: 08CF9381
The document is a criminal information filing from 2008 charging Jeffrey E. Epstein with procuring a person under 18 for prostitution, a second-degree felony under Florida Statute 796.03. The charges were brought by the State Attorney's office for Palm Beach County, Florida. The filing includes a sworn statement by Assistant State Attorney Lanna Belohlavek affirming the allegations.
Correspondence and news articles related to Jeffrey Epstein case: 5616404420
The document includes correspondence from attorney Aileen Josephs criticizing the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case and news articles discussing the allegations against him. Josephs urges caution in handling the case and requests transparency regarding hearing dates.
Court filing or investigative report excerpt: Case 22-1426, Document 77, 06/29/2023, 3536038
The document discusses the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex crimes, including evidence collected from his home and the State Attorney's Office decision to present the case to a grand jury. Prosecutors faced challenges due to witness problems and contradictory victim statements. Epstein's defense team aggressively investigated victims to undermine their credibility.
Public Records Request Receipt or Cover Sheet: DOJ-OGR-00030474
This document is a cover sheet or receipt for a public records request (No. 17-295) sent to the Office of the State Attorney, received by Barry Krischer, Esquire, and contains metadata about the transmission.
newspaper article: DOJ-OGR-00032041
The article discusses the defense's response to the media's coverage of Jeffrey Epstein's case, with Epstein's attorneys arguing that the Palm Beach Police Department presented a 'distorted view' of the case to the media. They claim that the State Attorney's decision to present the case to a grand jury was not a sign of being 'easy' on Epstein, but rather a standard procedure. The article highlights the defense's assertions that the alleged victims had credibility issues and that the case lacked sufficient evidence.
newspaper article: DOJ-OGR-00032083
The article discusses Police Chief Michael Reiter's professionalism and integrity, citing his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and his career achievements. Reiter is praised by colleagues for his leadership and demeanor. The article also mentions Reiter's letter to State Attorney Barry Krischer, criticizing his handling of the Epstein case.
fax or email transmission of a news article with handwritten notes: doj-ogr-00031398
The document transmits a news article discussing the impending plea deal in the Jeffrey Epstein case, criticizing the potential for a lenient sentence and the handling of the case by State Attorney Barry Krischer. The article highlights Epstein's alleged abuse of underage girls and the involvement of high-profile attorneys in his defense. Handwritten notes indicate the document was related to a public records request regarding Epstein.
Palm Beach Post editorial alleges prosecutor bias and Dershowitz involvement in Jeffrey Epstein sex crime case
The passage links high‑profile individuals – State Attorney Barry Krischer, Harvard professor Alan Dershowitz, and financier Jeffrey Epstein – to possible prosecutorial misconduct and a grand‑jury ref State Attorney Barry Krischer referred Epstein case to a grand jury rather than a jury trial. Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz reportedly met with prosecutors to challenge the credibility o Epst
Prosecutorial decisions in Jeffrey Epstein case raise questions of wealth‑based justice
The passage outlines alleged prosecutorial bias, plea‑deal offers, and intimidation of victims' families, providing specific names (Barry Krischer, Mike Edmondson, Alan Dershowitz, Jack Goldberger) an State Attorney Barry Krischer allegedly declined to bring Epstein to trial, opting for a grand jury Prosecutors reportedly relied on Dershowitz's character attacks on victims rather than evidence of
Former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter alleges political interference in Jeffrey Epstein case
The passage provides specific allegations that state prosecutors and high‑profile politicians may have pressured a local police chief to downplay charges against Jeffrey Epstein, and that the FBI was Chief Michael Reiter wrote a letter to Florida State Attorney Barry Krischer in May 2006 demanding d Reiter claims prosecutors were ‘got at’ by Epstein and that prominent politicians pressured him to
Document alleges FBI involvement in Jeffrey Epstein investigation despite lack of federal solicitation charge
The passage suggests that the FBI, possibly under a Bush-era directive, was recruited to investigate Epstein using a novel interstate‑commerce theory, implicating high‑level law‑enforcement actors and Palm Beach DA Barry Krischer empaneled a grand jury that recommended a single misdemeanor solicitati Police chief Reiter allegedly recruited the FBI to investigate Epstein using an interstate‑commerc
Palm Beach editorial decries lack of child sex charges against Jeffrey Epstein
The passage highlights prosecutorial decisions not to charge Epstein with statutory rape despite evidence of under‑age victims, naming specific officials (State Attorney Barry Krischer) and high‑profi Epstein allegedly solicited 14‑17‑year‑old girls for sex in 2004‑2005. Palm Beach police urged charges of unlawful sex acts with a minor, but prosecutors filed only a soli State Attorney Barry Krisch
Palm Beach State Attorney Refers Epstein Case to Grand Jury After Dershowitz Meeting, Raising Questions of Prosecutorial Bias
The passage identifies a concrete prosecutorial decision (referral to a grand jury) involving Jeffrey Epstein, a high‑profile financier, and mentions Alan Dershowitz’s alleged influence on prosecutors State Attorney Barry Krischer referred Epstein’s case to a grand jury after a meeting with Alan Ders Epstein was indicted on a single felony count of solicitation of prostitution despite allegations
Police Chief Michael Reiter’s Pushback on Jeffrey Epstein Plea Deal and Referral to FBI
The passage reveals that Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter pressured for more serious charges against Jeffrey Epstein, objected to the plea deal, and referred the case to the FBI. This suggests a Chief Michael Reiter urged State Attorney Barry Krischer to recuse himself from the Epstein case. Reiter pressed for charges of sexual activity with minors rather than the lesser solicitation charge
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