Jeffrey Epstein And The Witness Tampering Allegations

The Epstein Chronicles · Sep 19, 2026 · 11m

Federal prosecutors argued in July 2019 that Jeffrey Epstein presented a serious risk of witness tampering and should remain jailed while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. They pointed to $350,000 in wire transfers Epstein allegedly sent to two people in November and December 2018, shortly after the Miami Herald published its major investigation into his earlier plea deal and the allegations against him. Prosecutors said the recipients were potential co-conspirators who could have provided information against Epstein, and they argued that the timing of the payments suggested he may…