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    Jeffrey Epstein's Criminal Case Closed After His Death Derailed Prosecution

    But that's not the end of it. Despite the dismissal of sex trafficking charges due to his suicide, Epstein's accusers have sued his estate and authorities continue to investigate his associates.
    by Colin Dwyer Aug 29, 2019 2 minutes
    The door to Jeffrey Epstein's Upper East Side residence stands closed last month in New York City. On Thursday, a federal judge closed the dead financier's criminal case — but not before hearing from many of his alleged victims.

    Less than three weeks after Jeffrey Epstein's apparent suicide in prison, a federal judge has formally closed the sex trafficking case against the wealthy financier. On Thursday, Judge Richard Berman of the Southern District of New York approved a request filed by prosecutors to dismiss the charges.

    "Because Jeffrey

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