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

e case through the NPA or in the negotiations leading to the agreement: former U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta, and former AUSAs Jeffrey H. Sloman, Matthew I. Menchel, Andrew C. Lourie, and Ann Marie C. Villafana. Each subject submitted written responses detailing their involvement in the federal investigation of E

ttorneys to disenfranchise and silence the victims. It is unfortunate, and appears fundamentally unfair to the victims, that Acosta and Sloman (after Menchel and Lourie departed) took the unusual step of deciding to vet the USAO victim notification letters with the defense after the NPA was signed, but fai

the experience.feeling confused and believing she had been misled. OPR did not find evidence supporting a conclusion that Villafana, Acosta, Sloman, Menchel, or Lourie opted not to consult with the victims in order to protect Epstein or shield the NPA from public scrutiny. Although neither Sloman nor Acos

behalf of the court. August 16, 2007 This subpoeaa is issued upon ppieaten _t Name, Address and Phone Number of Assistant U.S. Attomey Amn Marie C, Villafaiia, Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 So. Australian Averme, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6235 Tel: (561) 820-8711 x3047 «: Fax: (561) 802-1787 * no

contact the sender by reply E-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. “= Message from "A. on Fri, ----- To: "Lilly Subject: Menchel Dear Lilly: Thank you for your letter of August 2nd regarding your proposal on how to resolve the Epstein matter. ‘ As we explained at our meeting on

al interest, and, at this time, he is not inclined to meet with counsel for Mr. Epstein. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: Matthew Menchel — Chief, Criminal Division cc: Roy Black Gerald Lefcourt R. Alexander Acosta Jeffrey Sloman Andrew Lourie A. Marie Villafafia Margot Moss, Esq.

meet to provide information about the federal crimes committed by Epstein, hoping to secure a significant federal indictment against Epstein. AUSA Villafaiia and I discussed the possibility of federal charges being filed. At the end of the call, AUSA Villafaiia asked me to send any information that I want

dmits that it has information about a personal or business relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and another prosecutor involved in the Epstein case, Matthew Menchel. Answers I0 EFTA00081125 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 225-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 08/16/2013 Page 11 of 64 to Requests for Admission at I 2

chel has a personal or business relationship with defendant Jeffrey Epstein. Gov't Answers to RFA's ¶ 20. This could potentially show misconduct by Menchel, and also potentially a motive to violate the victims' rights as explained previously. The Government's privilege log has numerous entries showing

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

hen to use “a” versus “the” and other minutiae. When you and I could not reach agreement, you repeatedly went over my head, involving Messrs. Lourie, Menchel, Sloman, and Acosta in the negotiations at various times. In any and all plea negotiations the defendant understands that his options are to plead or