06-07-2020, 09:37 PM
Jeffrey Epstein Case Judge Has Ties to Cops Who Want to Keep Records Secret
Judge Krista Marx did not disclose any potential conflicts of interest when ruling not to release grand jury records related to disgraced
financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite having connections to those involved in the case.
Former Florida State Attorney Barry Krischer declined to prosecute Epstein on these charges. Instead, he took the unusual step of convening
a grand jury—something generally only done in capital cases—and presented evidence from two victims. The grand jury charged Epstein with
one count of felony solicitation of prostitution.
Marx is the Chief Judge in the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida in Palm Beach, Florida. Marx was formerly employed by Krischer. In addition, Marx's
daughter works as an assistant state attorney for current State Attorney Dave Aronberg, while her son is a sheriff's deputy under Sheriff Ric Bradshaw,
according to information uncovered by the Miami Herald's Julie K. Brown. Brown has written a number of articles for the Herald exposing Epstein.
When confronted by the Herald about Brown's findings, Marx declined to comment.
"A judge is prohibited from commenting on open cases. It is a clear rule of the judicial canons," Marx said.
Newsweek reached out to the ACLU for comment. This story will be updated with any response.
Judge Krista Marx did not disclose any potential conflicts of interest when ruling not to release grand jury records related to disgraced
financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite having connections to those involved in the case.
Former Florida State Attorney Barry Krischer declined to prosecute Epstein on these charges. Instead, he took the unusual step of convening
a grand jury—something generally only done in capital cases—and presented evidence from two victims. The grand jury charged Epstein with
one count of felony solicitation of prostitution.
Marx is the Chief Judge in the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida in Palm Beach, Florida. Marx was formerly employed by Krischer. In addition, Marx's
daughter works as an assistant state attorney for current State Attorney Dave Aronberg, while her son is a sheriff's deputy under Sheriff Ric Bradshaw,
according to information uncovered by the Miami Herald's Julie K. Brown. Brown has written a number of articles for the Herald exposing Epstein.
When confronted by the Herald about Brown's findings, Marx declined to comment.
"A judge is prohibited from commenting on open cases. It is a clear rule of the judicial canons," Marx said.
Newsweek reached out to the ACLU for comment. This story will be updated with any response.