James PATTERSON | p the outcome may have been different. But they were not At times, some prosecut known to us at the time. trial, and at times I felt t A prosecution decision must be based on admissible . right in the first meetin facts known at the time. In cases of this type, those are iH spective of defense tacti unusually difficult because victims are frightened and | tional right to a defense often decline to testify or if they do speak, they give con- 1 right should not be puni: tradictory statements. Our judgment in this case, based 4 sel’s exercise of their rij on the evidence known at the time, was that it was better ' q Washington D.C. Proseci to have a billionaire serve time in jail, register as a sex | 4 . frustration and anger wi offender, and pay his victims restitution than risk a trial 4 ; their judgment. with a reduced likelihood of success. ! supported that . i After the-plea, I reca judgment then, and based on the state law as it then stood | 4 One was from the FBI Sp: and the evidence known at the time, I would support that 4 4 to offer congratulations. judgment again. ic : meetings regarding this Epstein’s treatment, while in state custody, likewise 4 4 of thevlethnise, attd fecal may encourage the view that the office should have been a = holding firm against the 1 tougher. Although the terms of confinement in a state @ a itz, Lefkowitz and Starr. prison are a matter appropriately left to the State of Flor- a 4 received calls or commun ida, and not federal authorities, without doubt, the treat- “a q itz, Lefkowitz and Starr. ] ment that he received while in state custody undermined z ig als previously, from my the purpose of a jail sentence. eB 4 Kirkland & Ellisin thein Some may also believe that the prosecution should 7 peace. I agreed to talk an have been tougher in retaliation for the defense’s tactics. 4 7 Epstein pled guilty, as I tl The defense, arguably, often failed to negotiate in good 4 _ tors battle defense attorne faith. They wo