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Epstein plea deal faces new pressure as calls grow to question Barry Krischer under oath
By WPBF
· May 16, 2026
· 1 min read
A longtime women’s rights advocate says the biggest unanswered question is why Palm Beach prosecutors shifted from an aggressive case to a deal critics still call a sweetheart agreement.
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Published: May 16, 2026 ·
Source: WPBF ·
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