, : . James PATTERSON Even so, Reiter was beginning to wonder if Krischer was stacking the deck in Epstein's favor—if, thanks to the sway prosecutors have over grand juries, assembling such a jury i wasn't an excellent way to let Epstein off with the lightest pun- ishment possible. Another unusual thing: the way Barry Krischer and the law- yers working for him ignored Chief Reiter's multiple phone calls as well as Detective Recarey’s— even though the police had been . hearing from Epstein’s own lawyers. “Krischer] and I had an excellent relationship,” Chief Reiter said in his deposition. “I was the speaker at his swearing-in cere- 7 mony. And that he wouldn't return my phone calls—I mean, it was clear to me by his actions that he could not objectively look ie Palm Beach Police Depar at this case.” ) _by Detective Joseph Reca 4 a In the incident report he ended up writing, Detective Recarey : 3 On April 13 and April 14, : remembered a phone call that he received from Guy Fronstin, 4 4 eral occasions with ASA [ one of the lawyers representing Epstein. : 4 Weiss and ASA [Lanna] B It was a message Epstein wanted to send, something central to 4 4 victims needed to report for the case that demanded explanation. The whole shit show swirling 4 E were left on their voicemai around him was just a misunderstanding—a misrepresentation— 4 3 a hours of 9:00 am and 11:30 of Epstein’s actual interests and intentions. . i Wiss and ASA Bedbilaveh Fronstin says Mr. Epstein is very passionate about massages, a E call as I had not heard from Detective Recarey would write. 4 I the time and date of the Gra And: Mr. Epstein had donated over $100,000 to the Ballet of At approximately 12:3( Florida for massages. . F : ney’s Office and Located AS And: The massages are therapeutic and spiritually sound for — : their offices. I entered ASA him. That is why he has had so many massages. : q me that she was going to a Be | / 4 an offer was made to the I 166 ] q HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010507