Federal prosecutors announced sex trafficking and conspiracy charges against Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein resolved a similar investigation years ago by striking a plea deal with prosecutors under which he spent 13 months in jail. [Epstein paid suspected co-conspirators, which prosecutors suggest may have been to influence them]In addition to seeking prison time for Epstein, federal prosecutors have signaled they will aim for the forfeiture of his $60 million New York home. In a 2013 civil court filing in Palm Beach County Circuit Court, Epstein responded to a question about his net worth without giving an exact figure. One of the central questions around Epstein’s financial operation concerned who, exactly, was investing with him.

Source: Washington Post July 15, 2019 10:30 UTC