SDNY is federal & Trump can pardon Epstein. However, by accepting the pardon, he’s pleading guilty to the underlying crimes & waiving his 5th amend right against self incrim. State AGs & DAs can then charge him under state law for said crimes committed wn their jurisdiction.

SDNY is federal & Trump can pardon Epstein. However, by accepting the pardon, he’s pleading guilty to the underlying crimes & waiving his 5th amend right against self incrim. State AGs & DAs can then charge him under state law for said crimes committed wn their jurisdiction.

— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) July 7, 2019