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Epstein case: judge agrees to keep documents on 2008 plea deal secret
The Guardian via Yahoo ^ | 7/27/19 | Edward Helmore

Posted on 07/30/2019 4:00:38 PM PDT by Libloather

A judge in New York has granted a request from prosecutors to keep secret documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein’s controversial 2008 sexual abuse plea deal, on the grounds that the materials could hamper their investigation of others in the financier’s milieu.

The documents, which will be shared with Epstein’s attorneys, are believed to concern not only the deal itself, which allowed Epstein to plead guilty to low-level state solicitation charges, but also a clause that granted immunity to any and all potential co-conspirators and named four women suspected of facilitating or participating in alleged crimes against minors.

The documents may also shed light on the 2008 deal, which was kept secret from accusers for nearly a year in what some claim was a violation of the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. Controversy over the deal forced the resignation earlier this month of the US labor secretary, Alex Acosta, who was US attorney in Miami at the time.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: clinton; epstein; hillary; judiciary; perp
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In a court filing, prosecutors with the southern district of New York argued that the materials could “affect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals … [and that] would impede, if prematurely disclosed, the government’s ongoing investigation of uncharged individuals”.

As far as I can tell, the judge was not named.

1 posted on 07/30/2019 4:00:38 PM PDT by Libloather
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To: Libloather

LOL. I wonder if he/she is a Clinton appointee.


2 posted on 07/30/2019 4:02:57 PM PDT by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne)
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To: Libloather

they protect Pedovores and their protector:MUELLER.


3 posted on 07/30/2019 4:03:00 PM PDT by Diogenesis ( WWG1WGA)
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To: Libloather; SkyPilot; Roman_War_Criminal; null and void

[but also a clause that granted immunity to any and all potential co-conspirators]

I’m sure it did.

I’m sure it did.


4 posted on 07/30/2019 4:03:05 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: mass55th

More than likely.


5 posted on 07/30/2019 4:03:35 PM PDT by Shady (One More Time: CO2 is PLANT FOOD! Without it we die. Any questions?)
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To: Libloather

Who did NOT see this coming?
Raise your hand, please.


6 posted on 07/30/2019 4:04:35 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: lee martell

“on the grounds that the materials could hamper their investigation of others in the financier’s milieu.”

Then it will be released.


7 posted on 07/30/2019 4:06:05 PM PDT by CJ Wolf (Free-Wwg1wga and enjoy the show.)
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To: Libloather

Swamp protectors remaining hidden in the swamp ...


8 posted on 07/30/2019 4:06:19 PM PDT by no-to-illegals (Liberals, leftists, Rinos, moslems, illegals, lamestream media. All want America to fail and die)
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To: SaveFerris

SMH...

Probably more than a few folks might ‘suicide’ by the time this is over.


9 posted on 07/30/2019 4:06:49 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Like Enoch, Noah, & Lot, the True Church will soon be removed & then destruction comes forth.)
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To: Libloather

10 posted on 07/30/2019 4:08:46 PM PDT by plain talk
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To: Libloather

Wouldn’t be surprised if the judge was Jewish, since this has been rumored to be a Mossad operation.


11 posted on 07/30/2019 4:09:26 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: mass55th

Nope. Judge Loretta Preska, appointed by Bush.


12 posted on 07/30/2019 4:10:45 PM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: Libloather

On the surface this may look like a cover up. In fact, there is so much beneath the surface that the law must ferret it out. No need to stick our noses into the filth, much as we might “enjoy” it.

Let the law do its work. Epstein is in world of hurt. Same for his clients and enablers.


13 posted on 07/30/2019 4:13:31 PM PDT by Fester Chugabrew
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To: mass55th

MY MISTAKE: Judge Richard M. Berman, appointed by Clinton!!!


14 posted on 07/30/2019 4:15:47 PM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: Labyrinthos

Like there’s much difference......

Just sayin’.


15 posted on 07/30/2019 4:18:30 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Labyrinthos

(no offense to you intended - just noting how the Booshes cover for the Clintons and vice-versa)


16 posted on 07/30/2019 4:19:20 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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on the grounds that the materials could hamper their investigation of others

Oh please. These documents are over 11 years old. They are not going after these people. They are being kept secret to PROTECT these scumbags. Keeping them secret allows them to select a few people (looking for anyone remotely associated with Trump, no doubt) without compromising people connected to power.

17 posted on 07/30/2019 4:21:53 PM PDT by ETCM
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To: Labyrinthos

I had originally written that the Judge was probably appointed by Clinton, but then thought better of it, and changed it. So, I was right anyway. Thanks for letting me know.


18 posted on 07/30/2019 4:27:46 PM PDT by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne)
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To: mass55th

You are right: Clinton Judge protecting Clinton.


19 posted on 07/30/2019 4:34:37 PM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: ETCM

[They are not going after these people. They are being kept secret to PROTECT these scumbags.]

Like opening up a 2+ year long investigation into “Russian collusion”.....

HEY!!! LOOK OVER HERE!!!


20 posted on 07/30/2019 4:35:01 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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