Geoffrey Berman
Former U.S. Attorney who indicted Epstein in 2019
Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York who oversaw the 2019 federal indictment of Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges. Later wrote in his memoir that Attorney General William Barr attempted to interfere with the case and offered him other positions to leave the SDNY.
Geoffrey Berman is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
At a Glance
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10 sources for document mentions
Indictment: 18 Cr.
“The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has indicted Claudius English”
Court Filing - Indictment: 1:13-cr-00320-PGG
“The indictment charges Claudius English with kidnapping a minor victim and using a firearm during th”
Court Filing (Indictment): 1:13-cr-00395-PGG Document 85 Filed 07/10/13 Page 9 of 11
“The indictment charges Claudius English with kidnapping a minor victim and using a firearm during th”
Indictment: 1:18-cr-00880
“The document is an indictment charging Claudius English with various crimes, including sex trafficki”
Court Transcript: 311-1
“The transcript records a sealed court proceeding where Judge Colleen McMahon questions Assistant US ”
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Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 67 documents”
Known Connections (16)
Document Mentions (14)
Court filings: 15
The documents include a 2019 letter from the US Attorney's Office requesting exclusion of speedy trial time in the Jeffrey Epstein case and a 2020 motion for admission pro hac vice for counsel representing Ghislaine Maxwell.
Indictment: 18 Cr.
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has indicted Claudius English on charges related to sex trafficking. The indictment was brought by United States Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman. The charges carry penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1591(a)(1) and (b)(2), and 2.
Court Filing - Indictment: 1:13-cr-00320-PGG
The indictment charges Claudius English with kidnapping a minor victim and using a firearm during the commission of the crime. The charges are based on events that occurred on or about November 16, 2013, in the Southern District of New York. The indictment was filed by United States Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman.
Court Filing (Indictment): 1:13-cr-00395-PGG Document 85 Filed 07/10/13 Page 9 of 11
The indictment charges Claudius English with kidnapping a minor victim and using a firearm during the commission of the crime. The charges are based on events that occurred in November 2013 in the Southern District of New York. The indictment was filed by United States Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman.
Indictment: 1:18-cr-00880
The document is an indictment charging Claudius English with various crimes, including sex trafficking and kidnapping of minors. It details specific counts and charges under Title 18 of the United States Code. The indictment was presented by United States Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman in the Southern District of New York.
court filing: 1:19-cr-00490-RMB
The US Attorney's office requested an adjournment of a bail hearing to allow time for the court to review their reply submission. The request was denied by Judge Richard M. Berman, who deemed it unnecessary to grant extra time.
Court Filing: 3
The document contains two court orders: one unsealing the indictment against Jeffrey Epstein in 2019 and another in 2020 regarding his transfer to another district. The orders were made by different magistrate judges in the Southern District of New York. The document highlights the procedural steps taken in Epstein's case.
Court Transcript: 311-1
The transcript records a sealed court proceeding where Judge Colleen McMahon questions Assistant US Attorney Alex Rossmiller about the government's application on behalf of a third party (law firm Boies Schiller) to be relieved from a protective order. The judge expresses concerns about the procedure and the potential impact of a Second Circuit decision on the protective order.
Court transcript and protective order: 36
The document includes a transcript of a bail hearing for Jeffrey Epstein, where the judge discusses the pretrial services report and sets a date for a decision on bail. It also includes a protective order outlining the terms for handling discovery materials in the case.
Court Transcript: 40
The court transcript details the bail decision for Jeffrey Epstein, where Judge Richard M. Berman denies Epstein's application for pretrial release, citing the government's evidence of danger to others and the community, as well as risk of flight. The decision is based on the seriousness of the charges, Epstein's wealth and resources, and concerns about witness intimidation. A written opinion is to follow.
Court Filing: 47
The document is a court filing by the US Department of Justice, requesting that certain exhibits and redactions be filed under seal in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell, citing the need to protect an ongoing grand jury investigation. The filing also references the related case against Jeffrey Epstein.
Court Filing: 47-1
The document is a court filing recommending an order of nolle prosequi (dropping of charges) for defendant Jeffrey Epstein, signed by Assistant US Attorneys and approved by US Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman, with the court's approval by Judge Richard M. Berman.
Court filings and transcripts: 53
The documents include a transcript of a court hearing in the United States v. Jeffrey Epstein case and a letter from Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding proposed redactions to a request to modify a protective order. The hearing transcript discusses the government's motion to dismiss the indictment against Epstein due to his death, while the letter argues against the government's proposed redactions and sealing of certain documents.
Court filings: 8
The documents include court filings related to the cases of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. The first filing concerns the scheduling of Maxwell's arraignment and bail hearing, while the second is related to Epstein's bail motion and financial disclosure.
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