Epstein Lawyer Dershowitz Made Bizarre Excuse for Discrediting Victims

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Newly uncovered documents from the Epstein files dump reveal that Jeffrey Epstein's attorney, Alan Dershowitz, made an eyebrow-raising excuse for why he couldn't have made defamatory social media posts about his client's victims. Dershowitz, who has also represented Donald Trump and O.J. Simpson, told a fact-checker that he did not use a computer, despite evidence showing he had provided prosecutors with information from the MySpace accounts of Epstein's accusers in an attempt to discredit them.

Why it matters

Dershowitz's actions highlight the lengths some high-profile figures went to in order to defend Epstein and attack his victims, even going so far as to use social media posts to try to undermine the credibility of those accusing Epstein of sex crimes. This case raises questions about the ethics of lawyers and the justice system's handling of powerful individuals accused of abuse.

The details

The documents show that between 2014 and 2019, Dershowitz was the subject of in-depth reporting about his relationship with Epstein. In one exchange, Dershowitz was directly asked if he had sex with an unnamed Epstein victim, which he denied. The social media issue dates back to 2006, when Dershowitz provided prosecutors in Florida with information from the MySpace accounts of Epstein's accusers in an attempt to discredit them. When confronted about this, Dershowitz claimed he did not own a computer and could not have accessed those websites.

• In 2006, Dershowitz provided prosecutors in Florida with information from the MySpace accounts of Epstein's accusers.
• Between 2014 and 2019, Dershowitz was the subject of in-depth reporting about his relationship with Epstein.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The context and timing of the questioning of Dershowitz remain unknown, and it is unclear if any further investigation or legal action will be taken regarding his role in the Epstein case.