Epstein was moving forward with plans to triple the size of his residence on his private Caribbean island at the same time his lawyers were secretly hashing out a lenient deal with federal prosecutors in Florida, according to documents viewed by NBCNews
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands — Jeffrey Epstein was moving forward with plans to triple the size of his residence on his private Caribbean island at the same time his lawyers were secretly hashing out a lenient deal with federal prosecutors in Florida, according to documents viewed by NBC News.
According to a trove of newly unearthed permit records, Epstein's sights were set on his island compound while he was trying to dodge a federal indictment.In November 2007, the wealthy financier submitted a proposal to transform his 8,124-square foot main house into a mega mansion. The proposal also offered benefits beyond expanding Epstein's lavish footprint on the 70-acre island he purchased in 1998 for $7.95 million.With outdoor terraces, stairs and pool, Epstein was seeking permission to expand the property encompassing his private residence to a total of 46,697 square feet — an increase of nearly 20,000 square feet, the documents show.NBC News
But instead of charging Epstein, federal prosecutors entered into a secret deal with him in the fall of 2007 that spared him from serious federal sex crimes charges. But aerial footage taken by NBC News shows a sprawling compound with expansive terraces and turquoise roofs built around a pool.
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