Epstein Secrets

s met with the Chief of the Child Exploitation Section, Drew Oosterbaan, to review, yet again, the evidence and legal theories of prosecution. Chief Oosterbaan strongly supported the indictment and even offered to join the trial team and provide additional support from his Section. On September 7, 2007, I

eady for presentation to the grand jury. In the interim, AUSA Villafafia and the investigators met with the Chief of the Child Exploitation Section, Drew Oosterbaan, to review, yet again, the evidence and legal theories of prosecution. Chief Oosterbaan strongly supported the indictment and even offered to join

suggest that I have been sitting on my hands for days. You should know that the first time I learned about Judge Davis's selection of Podhurst and Josephsberg, and indeed the first time I ever heard their names, was in our meeting with you on Wednesday of last week. Nevertheless, I have now been able to co

nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Professor Dershowitz who said he knew Mr. Josephsberg from law school. Second, Podhurst and Josephsberg have long- standing stellar reputations for their legal acumen and ethics. It's hard for me to imag

ection 2255 issue was raised. After considering the arguments raised at the September 7th meeting, and after conferring with the FBI and with Chief Oosterbaan, our Office decided to proceed with the indictment. At that time, I reminded Mr. Lefkowitz that he had previously indicated his desire to appeal suc

erstood that you wished to present federalism-based concerns regarding our prosecution. To ensure a full consideration of your arguments, I invited Drew Oosterbaan, Chief of the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, to travel from Washington to attend our meeting. During the September 7t

nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Professor Dershowitz who said he knew Mr. Josephsberg from law school. Second, Podhurst and Josephsberg have long-standing stellar reputations for their legal acumen and ethics. It's bard for me to im

last Wednesday, November 21th, you and Professor Dershowitz seemed very comfortable, and certainly not surprised, with the selection. Podhurst and Josephsberg are no strangers to nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Professor Dershowitz

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Lourie, Andrew Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 5:02 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Oosterbaan, Andrew Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Epstein Ok thx. Would you send me your last proposed nonpros with them with the 2255 language?

nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Professor Dershowitz who said he knew Mr. Josephsberg from law school. Second, Podhurst and Josephsberg have long- standing stellar reputations for their legal acumen and ethics. It's hard for me to imag

dge selection by COB tomorrow, November 28, 2007, I will authorize the notification of the victims. Should you give me the go-ahead on Podhurst and Josephsberg selection by COB tomorrow, I will simultaneously send you a draft of the letter. I intend to notify the victims by letter after COB Thursday, Novem

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Vil'sten& Ann Marie C (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:49 PM To: Lourie, Andrew; Oosterbaan, Andrew Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS) Subject: FW: Epstein Hi Andy and Drew -- This is the first that I have heard about another attempt to meet

nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Professor Dershowitz who said he knew Mr. Josephsberg from law school. Second, Podhurst and Josephsberg have long-standing stellar reputations for their legal acumen and ethics. It's hard for me to ima

nds for days. 2537 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014334 EFTA00189206 You should know that the first time I learned about Judge selection of Podhurst and Josephsberg, and indeed the first time I ever eard their names, was in our meeting with you on Wednesday of last week. Nevertheless, I have now been able to co

: — HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012669 0027006 05/16/2008 11:16 FAX gooz a 05/16/08 FRI 11:08 FAX U.S, Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G, Oosterbaan, Chief 1460 New York Avanue, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-8780 FAN: (202) §}4-1793 Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section May

o nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Professor Dershowitz who said he knew Mr. Josephsberg from law school. Second, Podhurst and Josephsberg have long-standing stellar reputations for their legal acumen and ethics. It’s hard for me to imagi

ing last Wednesday, November 21°, you and Professor Dershowitz seemed very comfortable, and certainly not surprised, with the selection. Podhurst and Josephsberg are no strangers to nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Professor Dershowitz wh

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Lourie, Andrew Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 5:02 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Oosterbaan, Andrew Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Epstein Ok thx. Would you send me your last proposed nonpros with them with the 2255 language?

nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Professor Dershowitz who said he knew Mr. Josephsberg from law school. Second, Podhurst and Josephsberg have long- standing stellar reputations for their legal acumen and ethics. It's hard for me to imag

to Judge selection by COB tomorrow, November 28, 2007, I will authorize the notification of the . Should you give me the go-ahead on Podhurst and Josephsberg selection by COB tomorrow, I will simultaneously send you a draft of the letter. I intend to notify the victims by letter after COB Thursday, Novem