Bombadil | The Epstein Case and The Crisis of the Republic

之間書評 In-Between Review Podcast · Apr 9, 2026 · 21m

It can be said that the Epstein case profoundly reflects the crisis of the republic.It all began when the parents of a 14-year-old girl filed a report claiming she had been sexually assaulted at Epstein’s mansion. In March 2005, the Palm Beach Police Department initiated an inquiry, and by May 2006, authorities were prepared to prosecute Epstein on multiple counts of sexual assault involving minors. Epstein was subsequently taken into custody in July of that year. On September 24, 2007, U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta entered into a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) with Epstein, which was…