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RoeVWade

(678 posts)
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 07:22 AM Jul 25

Epstein's former lawyer dies on July 21. (Edited for correction)

Last edited Fri Jul 25, 2025, 07:59 AM - Edit history (4)

Roy Black later worked to prevent victims from reopening the non-prosecution agreement following Epstein's death in 2019.

And why would he do that after Epstein died?

Just sayin'

I allege nothing. Just more info.

Everything above this line correct (so far)
edited I was wrong on this part- edited again as it made it more confusing Hey it's Monty Python editing. the editors have been sacked./

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Epstein's former lawyer dies on July 21. (Edited for correction) (Original Post) RoeVWade Jul 25 OP
Black appears to have been successful gab13by13 Jul 25 #1
Whether 8 or 80, dead men tell no tales BoRaGard Jul 25 #2
If you're a lawyer, you need an ethics refresher course. Privilege survives the death of a client. onenote Jul 25 #3
I'm not, but thanks for the correction. RoeVWade Jul 25 #5
to be clear - the status of the privilege after death can vary by state. onenote Jul 25 #6
Thanks, noted! RoeVWade Jul 25 #7
Attorney client privilege doesn't end when the client dies EdmondDantes_ Jul 25 #4

gab13by13

(29,899 posts)
1. Black appears to have been successful
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 07:33 AM
Jul 25

Acosta did a sweetheart deal without consulting with Epstein's victims.

Pretty sure that Biden/Garland could have released the Epstein files.

Dems need to call for the release of Epstein's autopsy, keep on the offensive, but they won't. Just a sec. got another text to donate campaign money. Guess we are already into GOTV time and if Dems lose, it's my fault.

BoRaGard

(7,586 posts)
2. Whether 8 or 80, dead men tell no tales
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 07:41 AM
Jul 25

It is said.

Do you suppose Krasnov (R-felon) will attend the services to show appropriate respect to his best friend's legal rep? That would be the decent thing to do. But then again, Krasnov is a republicon and we know how that goes.

onenote

(45,691 posts)
6. to be clear - the status of the privilege after death can vary by state.
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 07:58 AM
Jul 25

So, while generally it doesn't expire, it might depend on where a case arises. But in Florida, at least, the privilege survives.

https://www.jacksonvillelawyer.pro/practice-areas/probate-litigation-lawyer/florida-attorney-client-privilege/

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