Epstein Secrets

back to the end of 2009 until May 11, 2010 - and even this invoice was without the charges of certain of the outside contractors relied upon by the Podhurst firm. We regret that these efforts did not resolve the matter and that Podhurst Orseck, P.A. elected instead to litigate. Mr. Epstein is today, in

HAEL L. SCHEVE DEAN T. XENICK DAVID A. YAREMA IFUDRIDA BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL LAWYER 2ADMITTE0 TO PRACTICE IN FLORIDA AND COLOMDO Honorable Edward B. Akerman Senterfitt One SE Third Avenue Floor 28 Miami, FL 33131-1715 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Judge BURMAN, CRITTON LUTTIER &COLEMAN, LLP YOUR

agreed that former ' States District Court Judge Edward B. would serve as the independent third-party. Judge selected the venerable law firm of Podhurst and Josefsberg to represent the approximately 34 alleged identified victims. EFTA00224783 JAY P. LEFKOWITZ, ESQ. May 19, 2008 PAGE 5 OF 6 C.

entative. As a result, on October 29, 2007, the parties executed an A um wherein it was mutually agreed that former ' States District Court Judge Edward B. would serve as the independent third-party. Judge selected the venerable law firm of Podhurst and Josefsberg to represent the approximately 34 al

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

s attorneys to select the attorney representative. Ms. Villafana continued to lobby for Mr. Ocariz's appointment. On October 19. 2007, retired Judge Edward B. who was appointed by the parties to select the attorney representative. informed Mr. Epstein' that he received a telephone call from Mr. Ocariz di

reed that former United States District Court Judge Edward B. would serve as the independent third-party. Judge selected the venerable law firm of Podhurst and Josefsberg to represent the approximately 34 alleged identified victims. EFTA00194235 JAY P. LEFICOWITZ, ESQ. , 2008 PAGE 4 OF 5 state cou

ve. As a result, on October 29, 2007, the parties executed an Addendum wherein it was mutually agreed that former United States District Court Judge Edward B. would serve as the independent third-party. Judge selected the venerable law firm of Podhurst and Josefsberg to represent the approximately 34 al

t Court Judge Edward B. should be that independent third-party/special master. Ultimately, Judge selected Robert C. Josefsberg of the law firm of Podhurst, Orseck, Josefsberg, et all During this same time frame, Epstein lawyer Jay Lefkowitz sought to delay the entry of his guilty plea and sentence. Af

rty. A copy of the October 29, 2007 Addendum is attached hereto as Tab E. The parties subsequently agreed that retired Federal District Court Judge Edward B. should be that independent third-party/special master. Ultimately, Judge selected Robert C. Josefsberg of the law firm of Podhurst, Orseck, Josef

witz, Acosta, Villafatia Sloman Email responding to Lefkowitz's statement in his letter that he needs to conduct "due dilligence" on selection of Podhurst firm 11/27/2007 Plea Notification Letter at 7:11 pm )3-3 11/28/2007 A. Marie Villafaiia, A. Oosterbaan, R. Garcia A. Lourie Email re non-pr

page draft letter to Judge , attached 10/25/2007 Lefkowitz Cyndee Campos Email - 1 page with letter to Judge attached 10/25/2007 The Hon. Edward B. Jeffrey Sloman Background information to Special Master to appoint attorney for victims 10/29/2007 Deadline date for Epstein's plea and sentencing a

akes no position as to the validity of any such claim units 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

21002 99 ME. 4.4 Street Miami, F133132 Telephone: (305) 961-9299 Facsimile: (305) 530-6444 October 25, 2007 DELIVERY BY FAGS lyilLE The Hon. Edward B. (Ret.) Akerman Senterfitt One Southeast Third Avenue, 25th Floor Miami, Florida 33131 Re: Service as a Special Master. Dear Judge Thank you for