Federal prosecutors charged Epstein with two sex-trafficking counts
Reporting and findings
- charged
On July 8, 2019, federal prosecutors unsealed charges against Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors. DOJ stated that the indictment's allegations were accusations and that Epstein was presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
- U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York: Jeffrey Epstein Charged in Manhattan Federal Court With Sex Trafficking of MinorsUnsealed two-count indictment and presumption-of-innocence notice
Summary and current status
The indictment alleged a 2002–2005 scheme; DOJ expressly stated that the charges were accusations.
Charged in 2019; no trial verdict followed
People and organizations
- United States v. Jeffrey Epstein 2019 criminal casefederal criminal case
- Jeffrey Epsteinfederal criminal defendant