1/ The issuance of grand jury subpoenas to officers at the prison where Epstein was held indicates that prosecutors believe their testimony is relevant to a federal criminal investigation.
At this stage, they are likely investigating to determine if any corruption was involved.
At this stage, they are likely investigating to determine if any corruption was involved.
2/ That does not mean that they have established any wrongdoing by prison staff. But it suggests that they haven't ruled it out.
Prosecutors would not issue grand jury subpoenas unless they were investigating a federal crime and the testimony was *relevant* to that crime.
Prosecutors would not issue grand jury subpoenas unless they were investigating a federal crime and the testimony was *relevant* to that crime.
3/ So these subpoenas weren't issued merely to get background for a public report. Grand jury testimony can't be disclosed to the public.
And mere negligence by prison officers would not be sufficient to establish a criminal charge. They're looking for more than that. /end
And mere negligence by prison officers would not be sufficient to establish a criminal charge. They're looking for more than that. /end
