In a recent interview, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz vehemently denied the allegations made against him in a recently released court document related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The allegations claim that Epstein forced a minor, known as Jane Doe number three at the time, to engage in sexual acts with Dershowitz and that he was also an eyewitness to the sexual abuse of other minors by Epstein. Dershowitz has adamantly denied these allegations and has gone to great lengths to defend his name and reputation.
Dershowitz emphasized that the woman who accused him has since stated that she may have misidentified him and confused him with someone else. He firmly believes that the documents, if all released, will provide concrete evidence that he never met the accuser, never spoke to her, and could prove it by presenting his travel records and television appearances that place him far from any involvement.
Being Epstein's lawyer, Dershowitz acknowledged that he flew on Epstein's private plane alongside other lawyers such as Ken Starr and Roy Black for legal meetings with U.S. and state attorneys. However, he emphasized the importance of context and urged caution in believing all accusations. He criticized the silence of feminist groups who focus on Epstein's case while ignoring other instances of sexual abuse, such as the Hamas rapes of young Jewish girls.
Despite regretting ever meeting Epstein due to the false accusations and subsequent backlash he faced, Dershowitz maintained that he has a duty as a defense lawyer to represent even the most controversial and despised individuals. He made it clear that he has nothing to be afraid of or ashamed of, as he has been falsely accused and vindicated in the past.
Dershowitz expressed concern that some documents may have been withheld and urged for full transparency, as it is important for the public to form their own judgments based on all available information. He stressed the principle of the presumption of innocence and the need to avoid rushing to judgment, pointing out the accuracy of previous high-profile cases like Richard Jewell, Duke Lacrosse, UVA, Ferguson, and Freddie Gray, where he exercised caution and relied on impeccable sources.
In conclusion, Professor Dershowitz believes that the recently surfaced documents will exonerate him from the allegations made against him. He expressed no regrets about representing high-profile clients in the past, reiterating his commitment to defending those who are falsely accused and underscoring the crucial role of criminal defense lawyers in our justice system.
