Resolved Investigations & Closed Cases
Financier operated a multi-year scheme recruiting and abusing underage girls across multiple states and international locations.
Result: Prosecution terminated due to defendant’s death in custody (2019); prior 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-001
Epstein’s associate recruited, groomed, and facilitated sexual abuse of minors, acting as an organizer within the trafficking network.
Result: Guilty on 5 counts — 20 years federal prison (2022)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-002
State prosecution following victim complaints led to a controversial non-prosecution agreement shielding Epstein and unnamed co-conspirators.
Result: Guilty plea — 13 months work release, lifetime sex-offender registration (2008)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-003
Multiple survivors sued Epstein’s estate alleging sexual abuse as minors at his properties.
Result: Confidential settlements totaling ~$120M distributed to victims (2020)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-004
Virginia Giuffre alleged sexual abuse by Prince Andrew while she was a minor trafficked by Epstein.
Result: Out-of-court settlement with no admission of guilt (2022)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-005
Federal filings referenced unnamed co-conspirators involved in Epstein’s trafficking operation.
Result: No additional indictments; clause remains legally unresolved
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-006
Journalistic investigation revealed prosecutors illegally concealed Epstein’s plea deal from victims.
Result: Court found CVRA violations; no criminal penalties imposed (2019)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-007
As U.S. Attorney, Acosta approved Epstein’s non-prosecution agreement later deemed unlawful.
Result: No criminal charges; resignation as Labor Secretary (2019)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-008
Modeling agent accused of recruiting and abusing minors for Epstein and himself.
Result: Prosecution terminated after defendant’s death in custody (2022)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-009
Federal investigation into failures at MCC Manhattan leading to Epstein’s death.
Result: Guards charged, later deferred prosecution; systemic failures confirmed
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-010
Unsealed logs documented extensive travel of Epstein and associates, including politicians and celebrities.
Result: Evidence used for civil cases and public record; no standalone convictions
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-011
Accusations that Dershowitz participated in abuse; he denied claims and countersued.
Result: Mutual settlement; allegations withdrawn, no liability established (2022)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-012
DOJ review of whether Epstein operated a broader criminal enterprise involving facilitators.
Result: Case formally closed without further indictments (2023)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-013
Territorial government alleged JPMorgan knowingly provided banking services to Epstein despite red flags, enabling his trafficking operation to continue.
Result: Settlement — $290M paid to USVI (2023)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-014
Epstein victims sued JPMorgan for failing to report suspicious activity while maintaining Epstein as a high-value client for years.
Result: Settlement — $75M victim compensation fund (2023)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-015
USVI alleged Epstein used Little St. James to operate a trafficking hub, violating territorial law and facilitating abuse of minors.
Result: Settlement — $105M paid by Epstein estate (2023)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-016
Deutsche Bank fined for failing to monitor Epstein’s accounts after JPMorgan dropped him, despite clear indicators of criminal activity.
Result: Settlement — $75M penalty to New York regulators (2020)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-017
DOJ OIG reviewed federal prosecutors’ handling of Epstein’s 2008 plea deal and failure to notify victims.
Result: Misconduct findings issued; no criminal charges; formal reprimands noted (2020)
VERIFIED ARCHIVE • ID: ep-018