Epstein Secrets

A00224642 Mr. Starr also objected to the SDFL's intention to notify the victims pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3771. In response to Mr. Starr's concerns, USA Acosta again consulted with DAAG who advised him to make the following proposal: "[w]e will defer to the discretion of the State Attorney regarding whethe

o answer the first question. As to the second question, told him that any matter arising out of conduct in Palm Beach County, was prosecuted by our West Palm Beach branch office. He also told him that as First Assistant, the FAUSA had supervisory authority over all AUSAs throughout the District. In turn,

Andrew Lourie Marie Villafana Email regarding proposed changes to indictment 36/64 / /6 /007 Meeting where Criminal Chief Menchel announces that USA Acosta will offer a two-year state plea. Present: Matt Menchel, Marie Villafana, Andy Lourie (phone), Valerie Parlave, Junior Ortiz, Nesbitt Kuyrkendall,

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

A00225184 Mr. Starr also objected to the SDFL's intention to notify the victims pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3771. In response to Mr. Starr's concerns, USA Acosta again consulted with DAAG Mandelker who advised him to make the following proposal: "[wie will defer to the discretion of the State Attorney regard

the first question. As to the second question, Weinstein told him that any matter arising out of conduct in Palm Beach County, was prosecuted by our West Palm Beach branch office. He also told him that as First Assistant, the FAUSA had supervisory authority over all AUSAs throughout the District. In turn,

the same position as they would have been had Mr. Epstein been convicted at trial. No more; no less." Regarding the issue of notice to the victims, USA Acosta proposed to notify them of the federal resolution as required by law; however, "[wje will defer to the discretion of the State Attorney regarding w

the first question. As to the second question, Weinstein told him that any matter arising out of conduct in Palm Beach County, was prosecuted by our West Palm Beach branch office. He also told him that as First Assistant, the FAUSA had supervisory authority over all AUSAs throughout the District. In turn,