Dershowitz cites Epstein defense, settlement with Edwards and Cassell, and hires former FBI chief Louis Freeh for independent probe

Dershowitz cites Epstein defense, settlement with Edwards and Cassell, and hires former FBI chief Louis Freeh for independent probe The passage references high‑profile figures (Alan Dershowitz, Jeffrey Epstein, Les Wexner, former FBI director Louis Freeh) and mentions a settlement that withdrew sexual‑misconduct accusations, as well as an independent investigation commissioned by Dershowitz. While the names are notable, the details are largely already public and lack concrete new evidence, dates, or financial trails, limiting its investigative immediacy. Key insights: Dershowitz publicly defended his work for Jeffrey Epstein and claimed a ‘good deal’ was obtained.; A 2016 settlement saw Paul Cassell, Bradley Edwards, and Dershowitz withdraw all sexual‑misconduct accusations against each other.; Dershowitz hired former FBI director Louis Freeh to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations.