Epstein Secrets

nd Belohlavek told OPR that the Chief of the Police Department would not regularly play a role in the state victim notification process. 427 Although Villafaiia’s notes indicate that she researched Florida Statutes §§ 960.001 and 921.143 when she drafted unsent letters to victims in November and December 2007

Belohlavek told OPR that the Chief of the Police Department would not regularly play a role in the state victim notification process. 427 Although Villafafia's notes indicate that she researched Florida Statutes§§ 960.001 and 921.143 when she drafted unsent lcllcrs to victims in November and December 2007

d resolved the federal investigation, and some victims only learned of the state court pleas and sentencing from the news media. In the end, although Villafafia and Sloman hastily attempted to ensure victim notification through Chief Reiter, their effort was too little and too late to ensure that victims had

sponse, and has emailed other exhibits that were not included on the disks. Mr. Ragsdale's letter also requested background information concerning Villafaiia's professional background and experience. The remainder of this letter provides that information. A native of Minnesota, raduated from Cornell Uni

er Prindle for possession of child pornography (04-Cr- 80156) If ve any questions about any of the above information and the information included Villafafia's attached letter, please contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC /s/ Jonathan Bira

tz and myself that any appeal to Washington would be undertaken expeditiously. On September 7, 2007, I, along with FAUSA Sloman, AUSAs McMillan and Villafaiia, and FBI agents, met with you, Mr. Lefkowitz, and Ms. Sanchez. I understood that you wished to present federalism-based concerns regarding our pros

ea resolution. The inclusion of a Section 2255 remedy was specifically raised and discussed at the September 7th meeting. Indeed, according to AUSA Villafafia's notes, you thanked her for bringing it to your attention. Again, no objection to the Section 2255 issue was raised. After considering that argume

, OPR concluded that "the evidence does not show that [Former USAO-SDFL U.S. Attorney Alex] Acosta, [Former USAO-SDFL supervisor Andrew] Lourie, or Villafaiia agreed to the nonprosecution provision to protect any of Epstein's political, celebrity, or other influential associates." OPR Report at 168.11 In

e NPA, the investigation had not developed evidence of `any other potential co-conspirators.'"); id. at 167 (with respect to Maxwell, "according to Villafafia, in 2007, they `didn't have any specific evidence against her.'"). 55 EFTA00100022 satisfied that he should prosecute and will be able promptly t

le friend who was a well- known socialite, but, according to Villafafia, in 2007, they "didn't have any specific evidence against her." Accordingly, Villafaiia believed that the only "co-conspirators" of Epstein who would benefit from the provision were the four female assistants identified by name. 20

edged that investigators were aware of Epstein's longtime relationship with a close female friend who was a well- known socialite, but, according to Villafafia, in 2007, they "didn't have any specific evidence against her." Accordingly, Villafaiia believed that the only "co-conspirators" of Epstein who wou

le friend who was a well- known socialite, but, according to Villafafia, in 2007, they "didn't have any specific evidence against her." Accordingly, Villafaiia believed that the only "co-conspirators" of Epstein who would benefit from the provision were the four female assistants identified by name. 20

edged that investigators were aware of Epstein's longtime relationship with a close female friend who was a well- known socialite, but, according to Villafafia, in 2007, they "didn't have any specific evidence against her." Accordingly, Villafaiia believed that the only "co-conspirators" of Epstein who wou

by an officer acting on behalf of the court. June 18, 2007 (BY) DEPUTY CLERK Name, Address and Phone Number of Assistant U.S, Attomey Aun Marie C, Villafaiia, Assistant U.S. Anomey . 500 So. Australian Avenve, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6235 Tel: (561) 820-8711 x3047. Fax; (561) 802-1787 To b

vi jf This subpoena shall remain in ef{¢pi-uspt? behalf of the court. a “By dem Cee | "T NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF ASSISTANT US. ATTORNEY Ann Marie C. Villafafia, Assistant U.S. Attorney ie 1500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 400 + West Palm Beach, Florida 33401-6235 | Tel: (561) 820-8711, ext 3047 * if no

office’s handling of the prosecution, which led to a plea to minor charges in state court, has been harshly criticized. Later that year, Acosta and Villafafia put together a plea bargain for Epstein, a multimillionaire money manager who sexually abused nearly three dozen teenage girls at his mansion in Palm

10 years — twice what Villafana recommended. Three months later, in January 2007, after reviewing the entire case, Zloch issued an order excoriating Villafaiia for failing to tell him about McDaniel’s prior history. “The serial nature of defendant’s seduction of minor girls was revealed for the first time t

ttorney apparently intended that he never be given a full picture of the defendant’s conduct,” Hakes said. But nine months later, in September 2007, Villafafia was in the throes of thorny negotiations with Epstein’s lawyers. While an FBI investigation was ongoing, Villafafia discussed ways to quietly resolve