Epstein Secrets

ys in which they have tried to breach the agreement to convince you guys to let me indict.” In Washington, D.C., Lourie consulted with CEOS Chief Oosterbaan, asking for his thoughts on defense counsel’s arguments. At the same time, at Lourie’s request, Villafaña sent the NPA and its addendum to Lourie

upport the prosecution.” On March 6, 2008, Acosta alerted Sloman and Oosterbaan that Starr and Lefkowitz had called him to express “concern” about Oosterbaan’s participation in the case, and indicated that “they may ask for more senior involvement.” Acosta “informed them that they certainly had the righ

omplaints, and asked her to meet with him, Lefkowitz, and Whitley. Meanwhile, Oosterbaan’s Deputy Chief drafted a decision letter to be sent from Oosterbaan to Lefkowitz, and over the course of several weeks, it was reviewed by and received input from Deputy Assistant Attorney General Mandelker and Assi

Plea Hearing Transcript at 27-29. 115 for up to 12 hours per day, six days per week, to work at the “Florida Science Foundation” office in West Palm Beach.182 In mid-November 2008, Villafaña learned that Epstein was on work release. She notified Acosta, Sloman, and the USAO Criminal Division Ch

t despite Oosterbaan’s favorable opinion of the case, “[t]his was . . . a bit of uncharted territory,” involving facts that were unlike the case law Oosterbaan had cited. Although Lourie had some concerns about the legal issues and about the witnesses, he “probably” did not see any impediment to going for

d in the case and describing it as a “highly sensitive” case involving “a high profile, very rich defendant.”39 After CEOS reviewed the materials, Oosterbaan responded to Lourie with an email stating that the memorandum was “exhaustive” and “well done” and noting that Villafaña “has correctly focused on

he USAO, including the Criminal, Civil, and Appellate Divisions, each of which is headed by a Chief. During the period relevant to this Report, the West Palm Beach office consisted of two criminal sections and was headed by a Managing AUSA. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the principal

fkowitz to Acosta N gust 11, 2006 victim letter to TM gust 11, 2006 victim letter to CW Epstein appeal letters to CEOS • May 15, 2008 letter from Oosterbaan to Leflcowtiz • June 23, 2008 letter from John Roth to Lefkowitz \limuary 2008 FBI victim letters ' November 28, 2007 letter, Ken Starr to Alice F

h, Florida 3 EFTA00185345 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach Suite 500 505 South Flagler Drive West Palm FL 33401 Phon Fax: January 10, 2008 James Eisenberg One Cleariake Center Ste 704 Australian South West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Re: laaa Dear Ja

s, and he would just never turn in one of his friends unless it meant a big benefit for him. Alexandra Gelber has some familiarity with my case and Drew Oosterbaan (the Chief) was a great ally during the prosecution, so I would recommend trying them. I worked with Myesha Braden at times throughout the investig

en definitely shoot her an e- mail. Any chance that either Copperfield or the victim flew to the Bahamas via South Florida (Miami, Ft Lauderdale or West Palm)? Then I could pitch in. If you have more facts or more victims and want me to think creatively about charging decisions, let me know. From: Roe, S

Section 2255 issue was raised. After considering the arguments raised at the September 7* meeting, and after conferring with the FIN and with Chief Oosterbaan, our Office decided toproceed with the indictment. At that time, I reminded Mr. LetkowItz that be bad previously Indicated his desire to appeal such

— These four people were recommended. I have not contacted them to find out what their rates are. All are very active in the plaintiffs' bar in the West Palm area. Ted Babbitt would be my first choice of these four but I think he is conflicted out because one of his partners is married to an AUSA here. S

o conduct "due diligence" on selection of Podhurst firm 11/27/2007 Plea Notification Letter at 7:11 pm B 3 11/28/2007 A. Marie Villafaiia, A. Oosterbaan, R. Garcia A. Laurie Email re non-prosecution agreement with attached correpondence 11/28/2007 Alice S. Fisher, Assistant Attorney General S

subpoenas, interviews of additional witnesses, and plea negotiation issue 10/27/2008 Villafaila Myesha Braden Email chain titled Things to do in West Palm 11/4/2008 Villafafia Senior Email thanking Villafatia for her 11/3/08 email advising she spoke with the Florida Bar 11/4/2008 Correspondence f

including those for which Ms. Villafana improperly threatened to prosecute Mr. Epstein. In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief, Drew Oosterbaan, stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. See also page 2 of the Memorandum of former United States Assistant Atto

evidence. In addition, we understand that Ms. Villafana was also reprimanded at a special hearing convened by a United States District Judge in the West Palm Beach Division of the Southern District of Florida for making misrepresentations during a prior sentencing proceeding. 3 EFTA00314861 (sending a

s, and he would just never turn in one of his friends unless it meant a big benefit for him. Alexandra Gelber has some familiarity with my case and Drew Oosterbaan (the Chief) was a great ally during the prosecution, so 1 would recommend trying them. I worked with Myesha Braden at times throughout the investig

en definitely shoot her an e-mail. Any chance that either Copperfield or the victim flew to the Bahamas via South Florida (Miami, Ft Lauderdale or West Palm)? Then I could pitch in. If you have more facts or more victims and want me to think creatively about charging decisions, let me know. A. Marie Vil

: — 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

y — These four people were recommended. I have not contacted them to find out what their rates are. All are very active in the plaintiffs’ bar in the West Palm area. Ted Babbitt would be my first choice of these four but I think he is conflicted out because one of his partners is married to an AUSA here. St

conduct "due dilligence" on selection of Podhurst firm 11/27/2007 Plea Notification Letter at 7:11 pm )3-3 11/28/2007 A. Marie Villafaiia, A. Oosterbaan, R. Garcia A. Lourie Email re non-prosecution agreement with attached correpondence 11/28/2007 Alice S. Fisher, Assistant Attorney General S

subpoenas, interviews of additional witnesses, and plea negotiation issue 10/27/2008 Villafafia Myesha Braden Email chain titled Things to do in West Palm 11/4/2008 Villafafia Senior Email thanking Villafatia for her 11/3/08 email advising she spoke with the Florida Bar 11/4/2008 Correspondence f