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that involved a very noteworthy person and that involved a num- ber of underage females,” Reiter would say in his deposition for the suit that was later settled by Epstein. “That it was of a sexual nature. 1 was concerned that we had not reached all of the vic- tims, and we hadn't, I’m sure, at this point. I told him that I felt like the suspect would probably become aware of the investiga- tion at some point and that we should probably expect some con- tact from...Mr. Epstein’s lawyers. And I told him that I wanted to keep him very well informed on this and that I hoped that he would do the same. And that we would have to have more con- tact in making sure it was handled responsibly, intelligently, and appropriately as it moved forward.”
Reiter would say that Epstein’s name did not seem to ring a bell with the state attorney. But shortly afterward, the chief became aware that in certain powerful circles his investigation was being looked upon unfavorably. “I had many people-related conversations...on the cocktail-party circuit that suggested we approach this in a way that wasn't necessary,” he would say.
Michael Reiter was a good cop. A good man. But he was about to discover that when it came to men with the power and influ- ence Epstein wielded, fairness under the law was a relative, mal-
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