Epstein Secrets

, 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

43, 247 United States v. Smith, No. 05 Cr. 922 (DLC), 2007 WL 980431 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 3, 2007), aff'd, F. App'x 636 (2d Cir. 2009) United States v. Snyder, 668 F.2d 686 (2d Cir. 1982) United States v. Soares, 66 F. Supp. 2d 391 (E.D.N.Y. 1999) United States v. Spears, 206 63, 78 295 159 F.3d 108

ries insufficient; "no one suggests that every delay- caused detriment to a defendant's case should abort a criminal prosecution"); United States v. Snyder, 668 F.2d 686, 689 (2d Cir. 1982) (death of a defense witness three years before indictment insufficient prejudice); United States v. lannelli, 461

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

243, 247 United States v. Smith, No. 05 Cr. 922 (DLC), 2007 WL 980431 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 3, 2007), affd, F. App'x 636 (2d Cir. 2009) United States v. Snyder, 668 F.2d 686 (2d Cir. 1982) United States v. Soares, 66 F. Supp. 2d 391 (E.D.N.Y. 1999) United States v. Spears, 206 63, 78 295 159 F.3d 108

ries insufficient; "no one suggests that every delay- caused detriment to a defendant's case should abort a criminal prosecution"); United States v. Snyder, 668 F.2d 686, 689 (2d Cir. 1982) (death of a defense witness three years before indictment insufficient prejudice); United States v. lannelli, 461

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

243, 247 United States v. Smith, No. 05 Cr. 922 (DLC), 2007 WL 980431 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 3, 2007), affd, F. App'x 636 (2d Cir. 2009) United States v. Snyder, 668 F.2d 686 (2d Cir. 1982) United States v. Soares, 66 F. Supp. 2d 391 (E.D.N.Y. 1999) United States v. Spears, 206 63, 78 295 159 F.3d 108

ries insufficient; "no one suggests that every delay- caused detriment to a defendant's case should abort a criminal prosecution"); United States v. Snyder, 668 F.2d 686, 689 (2d Cir. 1982) (death of a defense witness three years before indictment insufficient prejudice); United States v. lannelli, 461

complying with certain parts of the NPA. OPR Report at 95. According to the report: At the same time, at [USAO-SDFL supervisor] Lourie's request, Villafaiia sent the NPA and its addendum to Lourie and Oosterbaan. Oosterbaan responded to Lourie that he was "not thrilled" about the NPA; described Epstein'

243, 247 United States v. Smith, No. 05 Cr. 922 (DLC), 2007 WL 980431 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 3, 2007), affd, F. App'x 636 (2d Cir. 2009) United States v. Snyder, 668 F.2d 686 (2d Cir. 1982) United States v. Soares, 66 F. Supp. 2d 391 (E.D.N.Y. 1999) United States v. Spears, 206 63, 78 295 159 F.3d 108

ries insufficient; "no one suggests that every delay- caused detriment to a defendant's case should abort a criminal prosecution"); United States v. Snyder, 668 F.2d 686, 689 (2d Cir. 1982) (death of a defense witness three years before indictment insufficient prejudice); United States v. lannelli, 461