In March 2005, local police launched a covert investigation after a parent reported that her 14‑year‑old daughter had been paid to give Epstein a massage at his Palm Beach mansion—an encounter that evolved into sexual abuse. Undercover detectives set up 24‑hour surveillance of his residence, conducted trash pulls, and secured testimony from five victims and 17 witnesses. Evidence included hidden cameras, erotic literature, and notes with victims’ phone numbers. One victim, who recruited classmates for Epstein, recounted bringing six girls—including a 14‑year‑old—to his house in exchange for money, which police characterized as a deliberate scheme to exploit minors for sex.
Despite the severity of the findings, the Palm Beach State Attorney at first declined to press full charges, opting instead for a plea agreement. Epstein ultimately faced only state-level charges—felony solicitation of prostitution—which resulted in a lenient sentence: 13 months in county jail with work-release privileges. Although the FBI drafted a larger federal indictment, the plea deal effectively ended the broader investigation, drawing criticism from law enforcement for allowing Epstein to avoid accountability for grievous crimes against dozens of minors.
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