In some states, the age of consent is a factor in deciding whether a sex offender convicted out of state is required to register. Epstein has met the registration requirements in Florida and in the Virgin Islands, authorities said. In the Virgin Islands, he owns a small private island called Little St. James, which he lists as his residence. Asked by the judge about the victim’s age, attorney Sandra Musumeci said the Florida victim and Epstein met when she was 16 or 17. Epstein does not have to check in every 90 days because he’s claimed the Virgin Islands as his primary residence, said detective Sophia Mason, a police spokeswoman.

Source: Washington Post March 18, 2019 00:33 UTC