Epstein Secrets

r, and Ocariz was not selected as the attorney for the victims. Despite this resolution, Epstein's counsel continue to allege that my suggestion of Ocariz to serve as counsel for the victims represents a conflict of interest and that I should be removed from prosecuting the case and/or disciplined. The

sel with a series of possible attorss, including Humberto Ocariz ("Ocariz"), who is a friend of my boyfriend, E.J. (M"). At the time, I identified Ocariz as a friend of a "good friend." Epstein's attorneys rejected the other suggestions and selected Ocariz. After conferring with the First Assistant a

enneth Starr of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Harvard Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz, Gerald Lefcourt, Esq., Martin Weinberg, Esq., Lilly Ann Sanchez, Esq., Guy Lewis, Esq. and Michael Tein, Esq. to name a few. Background. On September 24, 2007, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Fl

se is that I "assiduously" hid from you the fact that Bert Ocariz is a friend of my boyfriend and that I have a "longstanding relationship" with Mr. Ocariz. EFTA00207615 JAY P. LEFKOWITZ, ESQ. DECEMBER 13, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 5 I informed you that I selected Mr. Ocariz because he was a friend and classm

e negotiations were detailed and time-consuming. Mr. Epstein's defense team, including yourself, Professor Dashowite, former United States Attorney Guy Lewis. Ms. Lilly Ann Sanchez and Messrs. Roy Black, Jack Goldberger, Gary Letkourt and Jay Lcfkowitz had the opportunity to review and raise objections t

se is that I "assiduously" hid from you the fact that Bert Ocariz is a friend of my boyfriend and that I have a "longstanding relationship" with Mr. Ocariz. EFTA00213822 JAY P. LEFKOWITZ, ESQ. DECEMBER 13, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 5 I informed you that I selected Mr. Ocariz because he was a friend and classm

n is also represented by Dean Kenneth Starr, Martin Weinberg, Roy Black, Gerald Lefcourt, Harvard FrOlessOr Alth- Dershowitz, Lily Ann Sanchez; and Guy Lewis. That being said, the Southern District of Florida will only renew the offer to extend the current deadline if you and the CEOS Section Chief mutu

From: "Ocariz, Humberto H. (SHB)" To: Subject: : issue Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:35:50 +0000 Importance: Normal Thanks. I figured something was up. Let me k

you for your patience. Defense counsel is just using this special master issue as a reason to try to renegotiate the contract and they have brought Guy Lewis back on board, which is also slowing things down. As soon as I know something, I will let you know. From: Ocariz, Humberto H. (SHB) [mailto: Sent:

osely and personally connected to Ms. Villafana's own live-in boyfriend. Upon learning of this fact, United States Attorney Alex Acosta removed Mr. Ocariz from consideration. Mr. Epstein's attorney, Joe Whitley, a former United States Assistant Attorney General, predicted that the unprecedented incorp

an Dershowitz's brother, Nat Dershowitz, Ken Starr, Jay Lefkowitz, Lilly Sanchez, Jack Goldberger, Bruce Lyons, Martin Weinberg, Stephanie Thacker, Guy Lewis, Mike Tein, Joe Whitley and Herb Rosen, have expressed sincere outrage over this wholly unwarranted and duplicative 18-month federal investigation

5 9/27/07 10:52 am Lefk E-mail forwarding questions from Ocariz 6 9/27/07 3:06 pm Lefk E-mail to Lefkowitz responding to his concerns about Ocariz's questions EFTA00190106 7 10/3/07 Lefk E-mail to schedule conference call with 3:15 pm memo regarding attorney representative selection pro

ting documents in accordance with agreement with Guy Lewis Sanchez Letter requesting documents Sanchez G

se is that I "assiduously" hid from you the fact that Bert Ocariz is a friend of my boyfriend and that I have a "longstanding relationship" with Mr. Ocariz. EFTA00289826 JAY P. LEFICCAVITZ, ESQ. DECEAGER 13, 2007 PAGE 2 of 5 I informed you that I selected Mr. Ocariz because he was a friend and clas

ble, 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 who said he knew Mr. Josephsberg from law school. Second, Podhurst and Josephsb

se is that I "assiduously" hid from you the fact that Bert Ocariz is a friend of my boyfriend and that I have a "longstanding relationship" with Mr. Ocariz. US_Atty_Cor_00267 EFTA00235593 JAY P. LEFKOWITZ, ESQ. DECEMBER 13,2007 PAGE 2 OF 5 I informed you that I selected Mr. Ocariz because he was a

rtable, and certainly not surprised, with the selection. Podhurst and Josephsberg are no strangers tuarly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lill.. Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Professor Dershowitz who said he knew Mr. Josephsberg from law school. Second, Podhurst and Josephsber

close to her would personally profit. Ms. inappropriately attempted to nominate Bert Oeariz liar attorney representative. despite t e act that Mr. Ocariz turns out to be a very good personal friend or ms. vmatcanis boyfriend, a fact she assiduously kept hidden from counsel. We requested alternate cho

ble, 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 who said he knew Mr. Josephsberg from law school. Second, Podhurst and Josephsb

represented parties who must be contacted only through their counsel. Your concerns regarding the § 2255 litigation are unfounded. As you know, Mr. Ocariz had been told that he would be the attorney representative for the victims. As a matter of professional courtesy, he was informed that the Office d

signir the Non-Prosec tion Agreement, Mr. Epstein's defense team included Ken Start, Jay Lefkowitz, , Alan Dershowitz, Gerald Lefcourt, Roy Black, Guy Lewis, Martin Weinberg, Jack Goldberger, Stephanie Thacker', and the associates at Kirkland & Ellis who conducted research on discrete issues. This impre