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Overview
US Attorney for the Southern District of New York who brought federal sex trafficking charges against Epstein in 2019. AG William Barr attempted to fire him and install a replacement; Berman refused to leave until his deputy Audrey Strauss was confirmed as successor.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
As SDNY U.S. Attorney, authorized the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges in July 2019
Fired by Attorney General William Barr in 2020 in circumstances Berman described as unprecedented obstruction
Wrote memoir "Holding the Line "describing political interference in SDNY investigations including Epstein case
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Audrey Strauss
Deputy who succeeded him
Ghislaine Maxwell
Oversaw investigation leading to arrest
William Barr
AG who fired Berman during Maxwell investigation
Alex Acosta
Whose 2008 deal Berman helped undo
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
Education
- •University of Pennsylvania
- •Stanford Law School
Key Timeline
2019 Jul
Brought federal charges against Epstein
2020 Jun
Barr attempted to fire him