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The difficulty in prosecuting Epstein stemmed from various factors, including victim reluctance to cooperate, inconsistent testimony, and strategic legal defenses mounted by Epstein’s high-powered lawyers, like Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr. These tactics made gathering solid evidence a "crapshoot," according to Aosta, who stressed that ultimately, Epstein's incarceration, registration as a sex offender, and victim opportunities for recovery were considered a partial victory, given the notorious nature of his wealth and influence.