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ing claims against Epstein] by COB tomorrow, November 28, 2007, I will authorize the notification of the victims. Should you give me the go-head on Podhurst and Josephsberg selection by COB tomorrow, I will simultaneously send you a draft of the letter. I intend to notify the victims by letter after COB
made to the victims of the non-prosecution agreement. 14. On about September 27, 2007, Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie revealed to an attorney (Bert Ocariz), who was under discussion to be a representative of victims of Epstein's sexual abuse, that a non-prosecution agreement was in the process of being
ing claims against Epstein] by COB tomorrow, November 28, 2007, I will authorize the notification of the victims. Should you give me the go-head on Podhurst and Josephsberg selection by COB tomorrow, I will simultaneously send you a draft of the letter. I intend to notify the victims by letter after COB
ntion was made to the victims of the non-prosecution agreement. 14. On about September 27, 2007, Assistant U.S. Attorney revealed to an attorney (Bert Ocariz), who was under discussion to be a representative of victims of Epstein's sexual abuse in civil litigation, that the government was in the process o
ing claims against Epstein] by COB tomorrow, November 28, 2007, I will authorize the notification of the victims. Should you give me the go-head on Podhurst and Josephsberg selection by COB tomorrow, I will simultaneously send you a draft of the letter. I intend to notify the victims by letter after COB
made to the victims of the non-prosecution agreement. 14. On about September 27, 2007, Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie revealed to an attorney (Bert Ocariz), who was under discussion to be a representative of victims of Epstein's sexual abuse, that a non-prosecution agreement was in the process of being
ing claims against Epstein] by COB tomorrow, November 28, 2007, I will authorize the notification of the victims. Should you give me the go-head on Podhurst and Josephsberg selection by COB tomorrow, I will simultaneously send you a draft of the letter. I intend to notify the victims by letter after COB
ntion was made to the victims of the non-prosecution agreement. 14. On about September 27, 2007, Assistant U.S. Attorney revealed to an attorney (Bert Ocariz), who was under discussion to be a representative of victims of Epstein's sexual abuse in civil litigation, that the government was in the process o
no position as to the validity of any such claim under this statute," should be included in any proposed letter. Sixth, your letter states that Mr. Podhurst and Mr. Josefsberg may "represent" the identified individuals. Since we have not yet had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Podhurst or Mr. Josefsbe
as the dralling and nr iodation this portion of the Agreement. The first major obstacle was' direct result of Ms. improper attempt to appoint, Mr. Bert Ocariz. I close, person friend of her boyfriend's for the role of attorney representative. we objected in the strongest terms to such an appointment due t
gainst Mr. Epstein. The initial draft victim notification law contained language that confirmed your Office's interpretation and indicated that Mr. Podhurst and Mr. Josershrog, the selected attorney representatives. may "represent" the identified individuals. This language assumes that the selected repre
ed to manipulate the terms of Mr. Epstein's settlement so that persons c ose to her would personally profit. inappropriately attempted to nominate Bert Ocariz for attorney representative, despite the fact that Mr. Minix turns out to be a very good personal friend of Ms. Villalana's boyfriend, a fact she as
nst Mr. Epstein. The initial draft victim notification letter contained language that confirmed your Office's interpretation and indicated that Mr. Podhurst and Mr. Josefsberg, the selected attorney representatives. may "represent" the identified individuals. This language assumes that the selected repre
ting and negotiation this portion of the Agreement. The first major obstacle was a direct result of Ms. Villafanu's improper attempt to appoint. Mr. Bert Ocariz, a close, person friend of her boyfriend's for the role of attorney representative. We objected in the strongest terms to such an appointment due t
ring our meeting last Wednesday, November 21°, you and Professor Dershowitz seemed very comfortable, and certainly not surprised, with the selection. Podhurst and Josephsberg are no strangers to nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Profess
U.S. Attorney HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012629 TAB 30 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012630 —_, cc bec (USAFLS)” 09/27/2007 03:06 PM Subject RE: Conference Call with Bert Ocariz Hi Jay — J already told Bert that there is no indictment and, as 1 mentioned, he doesn’t really need to/want to see the entire plea agreement, just
g our meeting last Wednesday, November 21th, you and Professor Dershowitz seemed very comfortable, and certainly not surprised, with the selection. Podhurst and Josephsberg are no strangers to nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Profe
ling and negotiation this portion of the Agreement. The lirst major obstacle was a direct result of Ms. Villufana's improper attempt to appoint, Mr. Bert Ocariz. a close, person friend of her boyfriend's for the role of attorney representative. We of in the strongest terms to such an appointment due to our
Entities connected to both Podhurst and Bert Ocariz

Jeffrey Epstein
PERSON
Alexander Acosta
PERSON
Jay Lefkowitz
PERSONRobert C. Josefsberg
PERSON
United States
LOCATIONJack Goldberger
PERSON
Department of Justice
ORGANIZATIONLeon Black
PERSONthe Southern District
LOCATION
A. Marie Villafana
PERSON
Kenneth Marra
PERSON
Podhurst Orseck
ORGANIZATIONRoy Black
PERSON
Jeffrey Sloman
PERSON
George W. Bush
PERSON
Ken Starr
PERSON
Alan Dershowitz
PERSONJane Doe
PERSONKirkland & Ellis LLP
ORGANIZATION
Palm Beach County
LOCATION