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This document is an order from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York announcing a hearing regarding the nolle prosequi order in the case against Jeffrey Epstein following his death. The court acknowledges the public interest in the dismissal process and allows for the government, Epstein's counsel, and victims to be heard.

Subject

Order regarding hearing on nolle prosequi order

Sender

—

Recipients

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Document ID

1:19-cr-00490-RMB

Date

2019-08-21

The Court believes that where, as here, a defendant has died before anyjudgment has been entered against him, the public may still have au informational interest in the process by which the prosecutor seeks dismissal of an indictment.

At the hearing, Counsel for the Government and for the deceased Defendant, Jeffrey Epstein, will be heard. Counsel for the victims and the victims will also be heard, if they wish to be.

Context

The death of Jeffrey Epstein and the subsequent legal proceedings were highly publicized.

Media Worthy

Yes

Legal matters/litigation

Jeffrey EpsteinRichard M. Berman

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORKUnited States Attorney

New York, New York

Tone

Formal

Purpose

To announce a hearing regarding the nolle prosequi order following Jeffrey Epstein's death.

Significance

The order acknowledges the public interest in the process of dismissing the indictment after the defendant's death and allows for victims to be heard.

File Name

EFTA00089236.txt

Dataset

dataset_9

Type

Text

Model

gemini-2.0-flash-001

Processed

2026-02-07T18:44:24.534273

DOJ Source

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