Paris prosecutor opens child rape inquiry linked to Epstein case

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Guardian

Investigation to focus on potential crimes against citizens in France and abroad

Agencies in Paris
Fri 23 Aug 2019 10.51 EDT First published on Fri 23 Aug 2019 10.14 EDT

The chief Paris prosecutor has announced that he is opening an investigation into the rape of minors and a series of other charges linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

A statement issued on Friday by the office of Rémy Heitz said the decision to open a preliminary investigation was based on “elements transmitted” to his office and “exchanges with American authorities”.

“The investigations … will focus on potential crimes committed against French victims on national territory as well as abroad, and on suspects who are French citizens,” the statement said.

The potential charges could include rape and sexual assault against minors, including some younger than 15 years old, prosecutors said.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/23/paris-prosecutor-opens-child-inquiry-linked-to-epstein-case

[SharonAnn]

1. Supposedly he was "squeaky clean" during probation. Of course, he was out of the country

much of the time. Do we really think he stopped his behavior because he was "out of the country"?

[abqtommy]

2. The more that investigations and light are focused on Epstein et al

the better.

[Karadeniz]

4. Good!