Prosecutors allege that Jeffrey Epstein wired a total of $350,000 to a pair of co-conspirators just days after Miami Herald story alleging he sexually abused dozens of underage girls.
Epstein is facing up to 45 years in prison on allegations that he sexually abused dozens of underage girls at his homes in New York and Florida between 2002 and 2005. Epstein is also accused of paying his victims to recruit others, allowing him to build a vast network of girls to exploit. He has pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutors also said multiple victims have told the government"they would be fearful for their safety" if Epstein were released from jail. One victim told investigators that an Epstein associate told her she would be compensated for refusing to cooperate with police, according to a 2006 Palm Beach Police report cited by the prosecutors.
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