Jeffrey Epstein avoided jail time for 2 years, according to newly released docs

Transcripts from grand jury testimony in 2006 reveal alleged underage victims of Epstein were accused of prostitution by prosecutors.
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[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

Those "prosecutors" need to be charged!

[@user-ys1jq6kr8z]

You don't know the details of the case and are ignorant of the law.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@user-ys1jq6kr8z and you're an idiot

[@Muskrat_squeezer]

@@user-ys1jq6kr8zThe prosecutor blamed the 14 year old victims for getting raped in front of the jury. That’s outrageous! The prosecutor needs to be investigated immediately!

[@MARR_2024]

All republicans 🤬🤬🤬

[@MARR_2024]

@@user-ys1jq6kr8zI do!!!!

[@Muskrat_squeezer]

⁠The prosecutor blamed the victims for getting raped in front of the jury.. The victims were 14 years olds. The only reasonable explanation for that conduct is bribery. The prosecutor needs to be investigated now

[@jennifermarkens1882]

See above comment: Trump was meddling in this.

[@Owl-of-Minerva]

Pimping ain't easy

[@2bigbufords]

Our legal system is so corrupt

[@elliottharris9015]

So corrupt we are living in a real life hell

[@shutinalley]

its about to get worse.

[@alooga555]

This guy didn't kill himself. We all know that.

[@realamerican5969]

Who cares?

[@alooga555]

@@realamerican5969 We all should. There are so many powerful and well-connected people involved.

[@LiftLifeLove]

The Orange Felon had him killed. We just found out that the Orange Pedo Tapist was on list multiple times for a massage. 🤢

[@jasongrobbel225]

Weird how that was at the beginning of trump being president when all this happened, took 2 years and then finally got whacked in prison. 🤔😂

[@alooga555]

@@jasongrobbel225 Now that Julian Assange is free, he may drop a major bomb.

[@MilesBellas]

Rich abusing the poor ?

[@jennifermarkens1882]

Yes: they can do whatever they want: just like pedo priests.

[@EdElectra]

Definitely.

[@nacarreira777]

Two-tiered justice system on full display. As long as you have money, you don't suffer the consequences of your despicable actions.

[@kaiserschnitzel89]

Funny how you're not reporting on how Trump's name is all over those newly released docs.

[@SHaTRO11]

Yeah, you caught that, too?

[@chuckbabbs2726]

Because its not?

[@jims512]

Right, because if Trump was guilty of anything, the MSM would go out of their way to cover it up. It’s not like the Establishment isn’t trying to put him in jail and convince everybody he’s a Russian asset, Nazis Klansman, and insurrectionist.

[@moonshoes11]

Doe 174

[@moonshoes11]

Maybe it was official activity and he is immune. 🤮

[@justinsternhagen4698]

Why hasn't any Johns been charged? Who's taken over?

[@SHaTRO11]

Seriously. The ones in charge are the Johns.

[@Dr_GraysGhost_420]

I know who John Doe #174 is 😂

[@jakebrake3000]

Decades before he became president, Trump flew four times in 1993, once in 1994 and once in 1995, in addition to a flight in 1997 that had been documented in portions of the flight log previously released. The flights were all between Palm Beach and New York City airports, with the June 1994 flight stopping at Ronald Reagan Washington Washington National Airport between Palm Beach and New York.. Miami Hearald 12/21/21

[@Colin-jd8jq]

Talk about Trump, but not Clinton or countless others? Simple brain washed donkey.

[@LannieLord]

How about a FLIGHT LIST ? What happened with that ?

[@jedswenson5667]

Very good question. There is probably names on that list that don't want to be mentioned.

[@mucephi1]

WHY ARENT THEY TALKING ABOUT TRUMP BEING ON EVERY PAGE OF THAT FREAKING TRANSCRIPT?

[@kennethfarthing1474]

Its a vast right wing conspiracy ! 😂

[@huntersdealer]

But Twump...

[@judithstufflebeam9434]

because TDS person .. its a lie

[@SHaTRO11]

​@@judithstufflebeam9434another AI bot

[@SHaTRO11]

Yeah, the call messages pretty much tell the story that Trump was a client. Don't expect the cult, nor the billionaire class, to acknowledge the real pedos.

[@user-jp2vb5bb7n]

Where is the list of the people that were there

[@newnewhutchison991]

Trump All over it and yet cover up by legacy Media

[@theoriginalbnude]

But this point, it shouldn't be alleged. He was found guilty, so he did abuse those little girls

[@user-ys1jq6kr8z]

_'little girls'_ ? Now, _that's_ creepy

[@JMcMac4t]

27th United States Secretary of Labor from 2017 to 2019 Alexander Acosta, from southern Florida, coinkidink, I think not.

[@talk3194]

Boom……….Mic drop!

[@mb9326]

He was following the US AG's orders, you can see it in the docuseries about the case. Him and the judge were ordered to give the sweetheart deal. Who was pres then?

[@FarRightRider]

@@talk3194on target

[@nightberg1971]

@@mb9326 it was #OrangeMuppetFullDiaperNutSackRash45!

[@KatherineSpinks-cu9io]

The victim, is the victim, is the victim over and over again. It is deplorable that our court system does this to victims. The rest of their lives are totally ruined as this will follow them forever. Shame on the courts and shame on our politicians that this is allowed to continue.

[@puchi1388]

It’s truly insane how it’s always the NY courts bringing important cases. The same thing with P Diddy. You think Fl and CA courts don’t have any idea of his alleged abuse?

[@soslow67]

Be careful around rich guys, ladies. They tend to get away with sexual assault.

[@brenthood2337]

And look at all the message logs with Trump's name all over them that were not mentioned in this story.

[@shawnstangeland3011]

Yeah time to investigate the payoff

[@KeenanMitchell]

He was too connected to jail . MOSSAD/CIA😂😂😂😂

[@Manofdachannle]

Or did he "really" commit suicide??????

[@lsss155]

*DONALD TRUMP WHAT HAPPENED TO 12 YEARS OLD MARIA?*

[@tat2zz68]

Ask Obama, he signed off on her murder, genius

[@kennethfarthing1474]

Desperation much ? 😂.

[@MutethatBozo]

@@kennethfarthing1474 Did you enjoy it bigly when Donny grabbed you, or was it just your mom and your daughters?

[@kennethfarthing1474]

@@MutethatBozo We all enjoyed it. 😂. What time is it ? Time to come to Jesus that’s what time it is 😂

[@peggychamberlain9515]

​@@MutethatBozoWhat about Biden Raping Tara Reade??????????

[@triciamartin89]

No emphasis on the fact that Trump’s name is all over these files

[@agingethically]

Mention Trump’s name!

[@huntersdealer]

OK, TRUMP 2024, LEARN TO LOVE IT!!!!

[@realamerican5969]

@@huntersdealer Trump 2024 is no longer a campaign slogan, dear. It's a guilty verdict.

[@moonshoes11]

Doe 174

[@moonshoes11]

⁠we’re smarter than you. And more honest.

[@huntersdealer]

@@realamerican5969 Kim Jung Un called, he said he would like you to be his new attorney general!

[@bskiez]

Donald Trump was his best friend enough said.

[@huntersdealer]

Said no one without TDS

[@bskiez]

@@huntersdealer said no one without BDS or ODS

[@karebear9773]

More truth will come out! Many of us in the Florida modeling industry knew about the “parties”. I’m hoping the FBI hotline is open.

[@alooga555]

Let Julian Assange get back to what he does best.

[@grayrecluse7496]

​@@alooga555He can't,under is agreement. He can not release anymore DNC email's or anything that protean's to democRAT's,great justice system we have, right!

[@hereitis.2587]

It’s always open. I’ve called twice. Used the online reporting once. Easy. Responsive.

[@brucemiller5381]

@@grayrecluse7496 we could maybe respond if you spoke english

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

"Dead men tell no Tales"

[@lisal9829]

The released documents show Trump had dozens of "massages" paid for.

[@FarRightRider]

That’s not even a good lie. Try harder. That’s the loons on the left, sweet cheeks

[@ronwade2206]

The prosecutor though! 😅

[@rudedogal1420]

Different types of laws for different types of people that do horrific crimes

[@bombero3368]

Sounds like the prosecutors were complicit by being accessories after the fact.

[@laurencaulton103]

Rich men get away with this stuff. The courts believe that rich men are more important than anyone else. If you are a victim, it is your fault. What has changed?

[@linussphinx1353]

Any more flight logs and passenger lists in this doc dump?

[@nelswell6878]

ABC wheres the logs with Trumps name all over them again and again? Show us the logs !

[@huntersdealer]

They dont exist, kind of like Bidens mental capacity...

[@MachineDoc]

My gues is they wont release the logs because its not Trumps name on it , its all of the Dems. names on it

[@missybelmore4631]

Ken Starr passed away from surgery complications

[@sport1girl]

Hallelujah

[@jennifermarkens1882]

This was Trump's justice department, and Acosta "took care of this matter" and then Trump promoted him This stinks to high heaven: always has.

[@user-yr1lx4tt1n]

IT'S NEVER THE SWINGING "D"S FAULT..GOD BLESS ALL THOSE LITTLE CHILDREN...WE NEED JUSTICE...

[@24CiViC]

Trump’s name is all over these documents…quit blame shifting.

[@newnewhutchison991]

And you mentioned nothing about trump. You people are not News people

[@huntersdealer]

He wasn't involved TDS Boy

[@mb9326]

He denounced him as a colleague when it came out what he was doing.

[@grayrecluse7496]

Or Clinton or Busch!

[@realamerican5969]

@@huntersdealer Yeah he was, MAGA boy.

[@dyani6029]

@@huntersdealer Documents, photos, videos and a interview with Howard Stern don’t lie.

[@kiljoy100]

Release the files Joe. Immunity baby! You know there were orange stains on the island

[@judithstufflebeam9434]

such an idiot and liar you are to spew facts already proven false ... But your boy Clinton was on the island as well as bill gates and others in the demorat party ... try and focus on the truth not lies you put out to be

[@grayrecluse7496]

Clinton,also!

[@kiljoy100]

@@grayrecluse7496 Yup.

[@deborahgillespie6754]

No consequences for Florida’s corrupt lawmen? What a surprise.

[@bilutesfaye1986]

Oh you are telling this now? As if media is a saint

[@Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper]

Aaron Katersky is an award-winning senior investigative reporter and correspondent for ABC News. He covers a wide range of topics, including public safety, political corruption, and the criminal justice system. His work can be seen on various ABC News platforms, including Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and 20/20.

[@Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper]

1:32 She said prosecution rather than prostitution.

[@aw8079]

Two forms of criminal justice in America; the rich get every delay and trick in the book.... the poor get the book. Get money out of politics and have a better government for the many.

[@tracyheaslip8754]

I reported my crimes in 1987 and I got back the papers from the criminal injuries. The cop said they couldn't bother to investigate cuz I felt I was being vindictive

[@-phenom-]

If trump wins he'll pardon Maxwell.

[@marycalderon3837]

I read the book about his exploitation years before he was ever punished.

[@StinkerLee278]

If Trump went down to the island and committed crimes, wouldn't we have heard this a bazillion times since 2016 at this point?

[@charlottepad8560]

The biggest part of Trump's hush money trial was about paying off the media, smh.

[@StinkerLee278]

@@charlottepad8560 well he didn't get his $$$ worth. They clearly hate him and front for the Democrat Communists all day everyday.

[@garyloten-beckford889]

Friends in high places.

[@SteadyEddie1983]

So he was above the the law for those two years, thats basically what im hearing.

[@elliottharris9015]

Reveal the prosecutor name.

[@dougsimmon7460]

Release complete unredacted papers of flite logs and guest list . The prosecutor is probably on it !!!

[@bigron8346]

WHERE ARE THE FLIGHT LOGS?

[@user-rr1jw9cz1u]

Justice is accidental.

[@moonshoes11]

Doe 174.

[@msdcat1]

Obama went there so did Hillary.... there is a long list you know!

[@FieldBlaser]

🙄

[@huntersdealer]

Hillary probably had her own suite...

[@elliottharris9015]

Not Obama

[@jobethschlatterer1655]

Obama just ignored this. Bill Clinton was a frequent flyer.

[@seymourbutts4654]

Bush was president in 2006.

[@seymourbutts4654]

You failed to mention your boy Trump.

[@terrencekane8203]

Trump and Dershowitz were the most frequent flyers.

[@sport1girl]

They literally said 2006.

[@jennifermoore2041]

Two tier ILLEGAL UNJUST SYSTEM...DO AS I SAY , NOT AS I DO

[@JD-el7zt]

Who are those prosecutors? What are their names?

[@jeaniejoseph940]

One was Alexander Acosta, who was in Trump's cabinet for a time.

[@DokBua0424]

Dnt they hv something better to talk about besides this man that already passed away.

[@user-qu7rf6ie1q]

www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-south-carolina-sheriff-and-sheriff-s-deputies-sentenced-prison

[@user-zd9qm7ci2t]

They needed to to cover the Elites

[@traceyivy1953]

Why you all dont let the man dead in peace..

[@sephrobinson7597]

You guys know he didn't commit suicide, The name may have died, but he is alive, liars!

[@razorbladerabbit4679]

these prosecutors have names dont they?

[@branjosnow6244]

Trump brought Ivanka as a child to meet this man.

[@huntersdealer]

Twump!!!!

[@FarRightRider]

The TDS is real over here. You communist should grow a spine and stop masquerading as liberals. You’re pathetic communist

[@JenMcC-te8bj]

Is this the ring that tailor green is looking for? Right on her face??

[@InvisibleEnergy-sy3ud]

Wheres the names o f his clients ?

[@Loveoldies50]

Our justice system is broken! The rich are treated differently. Sometimes it’s because they can afford to hire the most clever lawyers. Sometimes because they can pay people to look the other way. I'm so sick of these double standards in our society. A traitorous exPresident not only escapes prison, but is allowed to run for office again! Outrageous!

[@January.]

*how law enforcement and the public VIEW

[@Dr_GraysGhost_420]

So let’s give the prosecutor a position on Trumps admin 😂

[@bronwenforrestal6134]

How are you not mentioning that Trump's name is all over those documents????!!!!

[@angelainamarie9656]

Talk about how Trump's name is all over the phone logs.

[@patmiller-garner6881]

More like 2-3 decades.

[@chuckbabbs2726]

Epstien island is still up and running!

[@roryphares6192]

Dear God, why would youtube suggest this video?; hmmmmmmmm

[@Sigma-Male-o6r]

RIP

[@syzygy808]

@abcnews. Why aren’t you bringing up Trump being named again and again and again in the docs? Talk about a conspiracy…

[@jonathandoe2316]

He's rich chew nothing applies to him.

[@Platformdestroyer]

Resurrect him

[@jimtwodogs3084]

Money talks,

[@PetalPunkFairy]

Trump and Biden admin both have ties and dont forget Isr@el

[@donnaslater4010]

Donald Trump and Jeffrey are BEST BUDS LOL......

[@alooga555]

Bill Clinton was a frequent flyer member of the Lolita Express.

[@tat2zz68]

Except its been proven false fool.

[@huntersdealer]

If that were true, we would already know but keep trying one day something may stick

[@alooga555]

That would be Bill Clinton.

[@ephoenix7]

But did he kill himself?

[@bruceleroy7193]

For those wondering wht they didn't mention trump's name is all over the files, Do you really think it would make a difference with his supporters?

[@bobbrown6430]

rich people have a get out of justice free card ask the orange blob

[@traceyivy1953]

God aint worry bout that right now he already been forgiven ..all that was earthly wrongs..none the shyt he did in the Bible ..So God aint really worrying right now..So let the man rest in peace..he did what he did he dead..he in heaven if the suicide aint keep him out..thats the only thing in the bible..No suicide..

[@jacksmith8002]

Follow the MONEY

[@user-th8vi4mo8j]

So trump was trying to help is buddy even then.

[@user-sz3nn1vv1z]

The USA DOJ works very nice for the very wealthy. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AI-xs4fp]

And trump's entries??

[@MariaCruz-sb5nb]

Pero no quieren creer se hacen los ciegos , sordos desde la primera demanda. But money talk

[@msrose601]

READ READ the infor on all the photos in chapter 14 in book American Kompromat by Craig Unger.

[@MARR_2024]

Because of REPUBLICAN PROSECUTORS 🤬🤬🤬

[@goldenbear8250]

SWAMP prosecutors...it isn't a PARTY issue. BILL CLINTON was his buddy and a visitor to Lolita Island multiple times.

[@bigron8346]

HE WORKED WITH THE FBI.

[@s.d.c5513]

He did in the end. Trump had him killed before he could talk.

[@ryanmiller5473]

the "see eye aye" he met with the current head in 2014, he admitted it. it was barely covered.

[@mikecarlson8063]

Too bad Trump didn't own the Supreme Court while Epstien was still alive. Trump would've him off all charges.

[@nateb5030]

Oh well don’t care

[@gregglemmon9743]

Whats's the definition of the ANTICHRIST ???? DONALD TRUMP

[@mickeyandres2651]

Midol?

[@mickeyandres2651]

Midol?

[@tat2zz68]

Barack Obama

[@kennethfarthing1474]

🙄

[@tr7938]

Yawn.

[@rogermellon1922]

Grow a set of balls and stop with the nonsense of he committed suicide...you know he didnt die by his own hands..thats why the cameras just happened to not be working just at that point and time

[@MAgaSUXX]

M