File 22 - Why the First Epstein Prosecution Collapsed

Palm Beach police had built a rock solid case, but State Attorney Barry Krischer reduced the charges to a single count of solicitation. The decision stunned investigators who had identified dozens of victims. When the state case collapsed under political pressure, the FBI stepped in and the case went federal.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/epstein-files/episode/ep22About The Epstein FilesThe Epstein Files is an AI-generated podcast analyzing the 3.5 million pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA). All claims are grounded in primary source documents, published on the Neural Broadcast Network website for verification.Produced by Neural Broadcast NetworkSubscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.