Epstein Secrets

g that "the federal interest will not be vindicated in the absence of a two-year term of state imprisonment." See Tab 40, August 3, 2007 Email from M. Menchel. Of course, this position is contrary to Section 9-2031D of the U.S. Attorney's Manual (indicating that the "result" of a state prosecution is `pre

p.2, ¶ 2. The Truth: • It was the government, and not the defense, that suggested a plea to state charges to resolve the federal investigation. Andrew Lourie proposed declining prosecution in favor of the state. Although Mr. Epstein and the State Attorney's Office had already reached a plea agreement, in

g that "the federal interest will not be vindicated in the absence of a two-year term of state imprisonment." See Tab 40, August 3, 2007 Email from M. Menchel. Of course, this position is contrary to Section 9-2031D of the U.S. Attorney's Manual (indicating that the "result" of a state prosecution is "pre

, p.2, 1 2. The Truth: • It was the government, and not the defense, that suggested a plea to state charges to resolve the federal investigation. Andrew Lourie proposed declining prosecution in favor of the state. Although Mr. Epstein and the State Attorney's Office had already reached a plea agreement, in

Menchel advised the defense that the federal government required a minimum term of two years of incarceration. See Tab 40, August 3, 2007 Email from M. Menchel. Subsequently, Ms. 4 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012163 --- PAGE BREAK --- KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP Villafana emailed the defense stating that United States Atto

an, p.2, q2. The Truth: e It was the government, and not the defense, that suggested a plea to state charges to resolve the federal investigation. Andrew Lourie proposed declining prosecution in favor of the state. Although Mr. Epstein and the State Attorney’s Office had already reached a plea agreement, in A