Epstein Secrets

rwhelmingly confirm the limits to prosecution we have previously identified.2 I For several months, we have also been consulting on this matter with Stephanie Thacker, former Principal Deputy Chief, Department of Justice, Child Exploitation & Obscenity Section. Ms. Thacker supports our position without reservatio

consulting on this matter with Stephanie Thacker, former Principal Deputy Chief, Department of Justice, Child Exploitation & Obscenity Section. Ms. Thacker supports our position without reservation that this is not a matter upon which the federal statues should be brought to bear. Ms. Thacker would als

of jurisdiction because judge knew that she could depart downward. 19 EFTA00224153 COURT CASES FACILITY FACTS/COMMUNICATION CHARGE U.S. I Bailey, 228 F.3d 637 (6s Cir. 2000) Internet Defendant contacted minors through Internet; used graphic language describing how he wanted to perform o

consulting on this matter with Stephanie Thacker, former Principal Deputy Chief, Department of Justice, Child Exploitation & Obscenity Section. Ms. Thacker supports our position without reservation that this is not a matter upon which the federal statues should be brought to bear. Ms. Thacker would als

verwhelmingly confirm the limits to prosecution we have previously identified.2 For several months, we have also been consulting on this matter with Stephanie Thacker, former Principal Deputy Chief, Department of Justice, Child Exploitation & Obscenity Section. Ms. Thacker supports our position without reservatio

at she could depart downward. 17 EFTA00079430 {nv , . ,..y..4 .,,p.th : I r . j"'T ' -77 SS aks24.2-2.(b: 74;11-. 1~.9 iwic.# U.S. v. Bailey, 228 F.3d 637 (6th Cir. 2000) Internet Defendant contacted minors through Internet; used graphic language describing how he wanted to perform

e in the West Palm Beach Division of the Southern District of Florida, for making misrepresentations during a prior sentencing proceeding. In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief Drew Oosterbaan, has stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. 3 08-80736-CV-MARRA

the communication itself—not the resulting act. The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, in Murrell, underscores the point: The defendant in Bailey contended that attempt under § 2422(6) 'requires the specific intent to commit illegal sexual acts rather than just the intent to persuade or solic

bmissions include: a summary of the irregularities and misconduct that occurred during the federal investigation; a letter from former CEOS attorney Stephanie Thacker that responds to CEOS's assessment of its limited review of Mr. E stein's case; and a point-by- point rebuttal to First Assistant United States Atto

a, I was a part of the prosecution team that prosecuted the first case in the country under the federal Violence Against Women Act. United States v. Bailey, 112 F.3d 758 (4th Cir.), cert denied, 522 U.S. 896 (1997). The case went to trial and the defendant was sentenced to life in prison. I also spearh

As all prosecutors know, there are no perfect witnesses. Particularly in cases involving exploited children, as one member of your defense team, Ms. Thacker, surely knows from her work at CEOS, it is not uncommon for victim-witnesses to give conflicting statements. The prosecutors are in the best positi

York and in Florida. Estes stated they travel with Epstein everywhere he goes. I interviewed Zara Bailey of 35 Riverside Jersey City, New Jersey. Bailey stated she just arrived from Scotland and has worked with Zeff for only one month. She stated she has never met Epstein and has not seen him. The i