In March 2005, the Palm Beach Police Department initiated an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein following a complaint from a 14-year-old girl's parents, alleging that Epstein had paid her for a massage that led to sexual activity. The investigation uncovered a pattern wherein Epstein used personal assistants to recruit underage girls for massages, which often escalated to sexual encounters. Evidence included testimonies from multiple victims and witnesses, as well as items found during a search of Epstein's residence, such as hidden cameras and photographs of young girls. The police compiled substantial evidence suggesting that Epstein had engaged in unlawful sex acts with minors. Despite the extensive evidence, when the case was presented to the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, the response was unexpectedly lenient. A grand jury convened in July 2006 returned an indictment for a single count of felony solicitation of prostitution, a charge that did not fully reflect the severity of the allegations. This outcome led the Palm Beach Police Chief to seek assistance from federal authorities, resulting in a broader investigation by the FBI. The initial handling of the case by local prosecutors has since been widely criticized for it​. (commercial at 8:53) to contact me: [email protected] source: Epstein-Docs.pdf (documentcloud.org) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.