Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation with prosecutors days before his death, files reveal
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Newly released documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers discussed a potential cooperation agreement with federal prosecutors on July 29, 2019, less than two weeks before his death. The meeting involved the FBI, prosecutors, and Epstein's defense team, who vaguely discussed a possible resolution to his sex trafficking case. Epstein was arrested on July 6, 2019, and charged with sex trafficking minors and conspiracy. The defense did not make a specific proposal, but prosecutors suggested they contact them if Epstein was prepared to accept responsibility or offer a concrete resolution. Epstein had previously been found injured in his cell on July 23, and was later found dead by suicide on August 10 while awaiting trial.
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