The Epstein Saga
A chronological record of key events, legal proceedings, and document releases.
Epstein begins career in finance
Jeffrey Epstein begins working at Bear Stearns investment bank, later establishing his own financial management firm.
Palm Beach police begin investigation
Palm Beach, Florida police open an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein following allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.
Epstein pleads guilty under controversial plea deal
Jeffrey Epstein pleads guilty to Florida state prostitution charges under a non-prosecution agreement that would later face intense scrutiny.
Epstein arrested on federal sex trafficking charges
Jeffrey Epstein is arrested at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on federal charges of sex trafficking of minors.
Epstein found dead in jail cell
Jeffrey Epstein is found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. His death is ruled a suicide.
Ghislaine Maxwell convicted on trafficking charges
Ghislaine Maxwell is found guilty on five of six federal counts related to her role in recruiting and grooming minors for Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein Transparency Act signed into law
The Epstein Transparency Act is signed into law, mandating the collection and release of federal records related to Jeffrey Epstein.