Ruth Pickholz

The passage confirms a judicial decision on Epstein's sex offender level and references a new allegation linking him to Prince Andrew, but both elements have been widely reported. It offers limited ac Judge Ruth Pickholz expressed surprise at the DA's leniency toward Epstein. Level 3 sex offender status was imposed and upheld on appeal. The New York Court of Appeals cited strong evidence of additi

The passage reveals that the appellate briefs in Epstein’s challenge to his sex‑offender classification were filed under seal, indicating potential undisclosed evidence or victim identities. While it Justice Ruth Pickholz rejected a lower designation and cited unusual prosecutorial tactics. ADA Gaffney admitted she had never spoken to federal investigators who concluded Epstein was a seria Epstei

Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 106-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/10/2011 Page 1 of 16 EXHIBIT A EFTA00205712 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 106-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/10/2011 Page 2 of 16 SORA HEARING page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SUPREME COURT NEW YORK COUNTY TRIAL TERM PART 66 x THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: INDICTMENT # : 30129/2010 • AGAINST JEFFREY EPSTEIN Defendant. BEFORE: • • • • x SORA HEARING 111 Centre Street New York, New York 10013 January 18, 2011 HONORABLE RUTH PICKHOLZ Justice of the Supreme Court APPEARANCES: For the People: For the Defense: CYRUS R. VANCE, JR., ESQ., New York County District Attorney One Hogan Place New York, New York 10013 BY: JENNIFER GAFFNEY, ESQ. Assistant District Attorney KIRKLAND & ELLI, LLP 153 East 53rd Street New York, New York 10022 BY: JAY LEFKOWITZ, ESQ. SANDRA MUSUMECI, ESQ. Vikki J. Benkel Senior Court Reporter

Mazzarelli, J.P., Sweeny, Moskowitz, Acosta, Abdus-Salaam, JJ. 6081 The People of the State of New York, Ind. 30129/10 Respondent, -against- Jeffrey E. Epstein, Defendant-Appellant. Kirkland & Ellis LLP, New York (Jay P. Lefkowitz of counsel), for appellant. Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., District Attorney, New York (Deborah L. Morse of counsel), for respondent. Order, Supreme Court, New York County (Ruth Pickholz, J.), entered on or about January 18, 2011, which adjudicated defendant a level three sex offender pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act (Correction Law art 6- C), unanimously affirmed, without costs. Clear and convincing evidence, including reliable hearsay (see People v Mingo, 12 NY3d 563, 571 [2009]) supported the assessment of points for risk factors sufficient for a level three sex offender adjudication (Correction Law S 168-n[3]). In the circumstances of this case, the court properly relied on highly reliable proof of criminal conduct for which defen

Mazzarelli, J.P., Sweeny, Moskowitz, Acosta, Abdus-Salaam, JJ. 6081 The People of the State of New York, Ind. 30129/10 Respondent, -against- Jeffrey E. Epstein, Defendant-Appellant. Kirkland & Ellis LLP, New York (Jay P. Lefkowitz of counsel), for appellant. Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., District Attorney, New York (Deborah L. Morse of counsel), for respondent. Order, Supreme Court, New York County (Ruth Pickholz, J.), entered on or about January 18, 2011, which adjudicated defendant a level three sex offender pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act (Correction Law art 6- C), unanimously affirmed, without costs. Clear and convincing evidence, including reliable hearsay (see People v Mingo, 12 NY3d 563, 571 [2009]) supported the assessment of points for risk factors sufficient for a level three sex offender adjudication (Correction Law S 168-n[3]). In the circumstances of this case, the court properly relied on highly reliable proof of criminal conduct for which defen

Judge Pickholz Upholds Level 3 Sex Offender Status for Jeffrey Epstein Amid Claims Involving Prince Andrew The passage confirms a judicial decision on Epstein's sex offender level and references a new allegation linking him to Prince Andrew, but both elements have been widely reported. It offers limited actionable detail-no new names, dates, or financial transactions-to pursue, making it a low‑to‑moderate lead. Key insights: Judge Ruth Pickholz expressed surprise at the DA's leniency toward Epstein.; Level 3 sex offender status was imposed and upheld on appeal.; The New York Court of Appeals cited strong evidence of additional victims.