Epstein Secrets

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

EFTA00230254 JAY P. LEFKOWITZ, ESQ. NOVEMBER 30, 2007 PAGE 7 OF 7 The letter's assertions regarding representation by the Podhurst firm and Mr. Josefsberg are accurate and will not be changed. Judge Davis conferred with Messrs. Podhurst and Josefsberg to insure their willingness to undertake this assi

d that retired Federal District Court Judge Edward B. Davis should be that independent third-party/special master. Ultimately, Judge Davis selected Robert C. Josefsberg of the law firm of Podhurst, Orseck, Josefsberg, et at 10 During this same time frame, Epstein lawyer Jay Lefkowitz sought to delay the entry of his

is should be that independent third-party/special master. Ultimately, Judge Davis selected Robert C. Josefsberg of the law firm of Podhurst, Orseck, Josefsberg, et at 10 During this same time frame, Epstein lawyer Jay Lefkowitz sought to delay the entry of his guilty plea and sentence. After the SDFL accomm

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. EFTA00185239 JAY P. LEFICOWITZ, ESQ. DECEMBER 13, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 5 I informed you that I selected Mr. Ocariz because he was a friend and class

TRANSCRIPTIO GOVERNMENT 1 EXHIBIT 11° EFTA00185281 Case 9:08-cv 80119-KAM Document 180 Entered on FLSD Docket 06/24/2009 Page 2 of 51 2 1 ROBERT C. JOSEFSBERG, ESQ. 2 Podhurst Orseck Josefsberg 25 West Flagler Street 3 Miami, FL 33130 For Jane Doe 101 305.358.2800 4 (Via telephone) 5 KATHERINE W.

odhurst Orseck, here with Amy Adderly and Susan Bennett, and I believe my partner, Bob Josefsberg, is going to appear by telephone. THE COURT: Mr. Josefsberg, are you there? MR. JOSEFSBERG: I am, Your Honor. THE COURT: Good morning. MR. JOSEFSBERG: Good morning. THE COURT: All right. Do we have all the

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. EFTA00213776 JAY P. LEFKOWITZ, ESQ. DECEMBER 13, 2007 PAGE 2OF 5 I informed you that I selected Mr. Ocariz because he was a friend and classma

ttorney's fees incurred during the time spent hying to negotiate a settlement. If you are unable to reach a settlement with Mr. Epstein, you and Mr. Josefsberg can discuss how best to proceed. As I mentioned above, as part of the resolution of the federal investigation, Mr. Epstein has agreed to plead gui

to settle civil claims. First. she inappropriately attempted to nominate ilumben "Herr Ocariz for attorney representative, despite the fact that Mr. Ocariz has a longstanding relationship with Ms. Villafana. Mr. Ocariz turns out to be a very good personal friend and law school classmate of Ms. Villathn

ond settlement and include litigating claims for individuals. In Ms. Villalima's Victims Notification letter, she states that Mr. I'odhurst and Mr. Josefsberg. the selected attorney representatives, may -represent- the identified individuals. This language assumes that the selected representatives will agr

that persons close to her would personally profit. Ms. inappropriutely attempted toterinate Bert ()cariz for attorney re despite thi fact that Mr. Ocariz • turns out to be I very good personal friend or Ms. boyfriend. linen she assiduously kept hidden from counsel. We requested alternate c owes im

the validity of any such claim under this statute," should be included in any proposed letter. Sixth, your letter states that Mr. Podhurst and Mr. Josefsberg may "represent" the identified individuals. Since we have not yet had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Podhurst or Mr. Josefsberg (though we hope

. despite the fact that Mr. Oeariz has a longstanding relationship with friend and law school classmate of from counsel. We also learned from Mr. Ocariz turns out to he a very good personal boyfriend. a fact she assiduously kepi hidden that she shared with Ocariz the summary• of charges the governm

'sduties go beyond settlement and include litigating claims for individuals. In Victims Notification lever, she states that Mr. limilturst and Mr. Josefsberg. the selected attorney representatives. may "represent" the identified individuals. This tango a •a • • at the selected representatives will agre

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

e "USAO") and the attorney representative ultimately selected to represent the women on Ms. Villafana's secret list, Bob Josefsberg. It enabled Mr. Josefsberg, in connection with the performance of his duties under the NPA, to seek information, guidance and assistance from Ms. Villafana and the USAO in the

re: publicity of non-prosecution agreement 101. 9/24/2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement 102. 9/25/2007, 12:11 pm Email from to Lefkowitz re: Mr. Ocariz as representative 103. 9/25/2007, 8:36 pm Email from to Lefkowitz re: options for representative 104. 9/26/2007, 11:01 am Emails between an

tal Declaration of In re: Jane Doe, 08-8073649 233. 5/5/2009 Motion to Compel and/or Identify Jane Doe, Jane Doe No. 2 v. Epstein, 08- CV-80119 t5 Robert Josefsberg, Podhurst Orseck, P.A., attorney representative. 46 Robert Critton, Burman, Critton, Luther & Coleman LLP. 4 Office, Southern District of Florida.

S_Atty_Cor_001 55 EFTA00235481 MIWong. To "Jay LotkovAte cc bce SubOM Conference call WW' 09/25/200712:11 PM Hi Jay — Have you approved Mr. Ocariz as the girls' representative? And can we have a conference call to discuss what I may disclose to him and to the girls regarding the agreement? Th

not include any language that demeans the harm they may have suffered. The letter's assertions regarding representation by the Podburst firm and Mr. Josefsberg are accurate. Judge Davis conferred with Messrs. Rodhurst and losefeberg to insure their willingness to tordertake this assignment prior to finaliz