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

ion, please feel free to contact me. By: cc: R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney First Assistant United States Attorney 3 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013242 EFTA00229661 HERMAN SLOMAN bE MERMELSTEIN, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW BANK Or AMERICA

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

007. There must be closure in this matter. By: Enclosure cc: R. Alex .S. Attorney AUS Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States A tomcy First Assistant United States Attorney 'This is contingent, however, on being able to provide adequate notice of the change of plea and sentencing. The sooner that

nt the unnamed women in claims against Epstein). 26. The next day, AUSA advised the defense that she was removing one of the alternatives to Mr. Ocariz from our consideration, on the basis that "one of his partners is married to an AUSA here," and explained that, because of that personal relationshi

rom former CEOS attorney Stephanie Thacker that responds to CEOS's assessment of its limited review of Mils case; and a point-by- point rebuttal to First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey recent letter which we believe contains factual inaccuracies typical of our correspondence from the United States A

present the unnamed women in claims against Epstein). 26. The next day, advised the defense that she was removing one of the alternatives to Mr. Ocariz from our consideration, on the basis that "one of his partners is married to an AUSA here," and explained that, because of that personal relationshi

er CEOS attorney Stephanie Thacker that responds to CEOS's assessment of its limited review of Mr. E stein's case; and a point-by- point rebuttal to First Assistant United States Attorney recent letter which we believe contains factual inaccuracies typical of our correspondence from the United States Attorney'

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

d victim notification letter and the statute. I would note that the United States provided tide draft letter to defense as a courtesy. in addition, First Assistant United States Attorney Simian already incorporated in the letter several edits that had been requested by defense counsel. !agree that Section 3771

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

S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida 189. 4/14/2008, 5:23 pm Email from Indyke t , attaching drafts of In re Misconduct by First Assistant United States Attorney 190. 4/28/2008 Letter from Starr to Mandelker re: civil litigation by former firm 191. 5/16/2008 Fax with 5/15/2008 lette

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

ed victim notification letter and the statute. I would note that the United States provided the draft letter to defense ns a courtesy. in addition, First Assistant United States Attorney Sloman already incorporated in the letter several edits that had been requested by defense counsel. I agree that Section 3771

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

n August 3, 2007 and was replaced by Robert Senior. 'Although I, Jeffrey H. Sloman, am writing this letter, I will continue to refer to myself as "First Assistant USA Sloman" or "FAUSA Sloman" to help reduce any confusion. 'Rolando Garcia replaced Mr. as the Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division. Confidentia