"In the era of #MeToo, Mr. Epstein’s case had remained stubbornly unresolved. For years, women have accused Mr. Epstein, in civil lawsuits and in complaints to the police, of preying on them when they were underage. . . "

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"Still, for more than a decade he was shielded from federal charges by his secret plea deal.

"That will end on Monday, two law enforcement officials said."

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"In all, investigators found abuse dating back to 2001, with victims as young as 13. A subsequent investigation by the Herald identified more than 60 victims, and witnesses have testified in later civil cases that the number may have reached into the hundreds."

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"The boldface names were not unusual for Mr. Epstein, who has been linked to a wide array of high-profile officials, celebrities and business moguls. Mr. Clinton flew on Mr. Epstein’s private jet multiple times, according to flight records."

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"Mr. Trump, in 2002, told New York Magazine that Mr. Epstein was a 'terrific guy.'

'He’s a lot of fun to be with,' he said at the time. 'It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.'"

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"The Upper East Side fortress was previously owned by Leslie Wexner, a business mogul whose companies include Victoria’s Secret. Mr. Wexner was the only known client of Mr. Epstein’s money management firm; he sold the house to Mr. Epstein in the mid-1990s."

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"In 2011, the New York Post reported that Mr. Epstein gave a party with Prince Andrew at the mansion after being released from the Florida jail."

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