Epstein Secrets

laundering and aiding & abetting 58 2/12/2007 Entails between l'illafafia and Lilly Ann Sanchez regarding employee representation with Lourie and Villafafia handwritten notes 59 5/21/2007 Subpoena to Paul A. Lavery 60 6/18/2007 Subpoena to Witham Riley 61 «18/2007 Subpoena to Riley Kiraly 62 7/18/

Proposed Non-Prosecution Agreement incorporating Acosta edits provided to Gerald Lefeourt on 9/11/2007 68 6/18/2008- 6/19/2008 Entails between Villafafia, Krischer, Atkinson, Senior, Acosta, Sloman. and Garcia regarding Epstein's case with state court and how it might breach the NPA 69 12/14/2007 Dr

7 Tenn Sheet for Epstein Non-Prosecution Agreement 5 Undated File folder entitled 'Meeting Timeline' with contents 6 7/24/2006 Letter from Chief Reiter to victims informing them of FBI investigation 7 7/26/2006 South Florida Sun-Sentinel Article Regarding Chief Reiter's referral of case to FBI 8

NS 6(e) MATERIAL EFTA00225427 EPSTEIN INVESTIGATION TIMELINE Date To From Re: Exhibit # 5/1/2006 State Attorney • ga y E B ' Krischer Michael S. Reiter, Chief of Police for Town of Palm Beach Letter urging State Attorney to proceed with probable cause affidavits and cast filing packages or to re

Timeline' with contents 6 7/24/2006 Letter from Chief Reiter to victims informing them of FBI investigation 7

I told them that, if the evidence was there, it was a case that could be prosecuted federally. Det. Recarey then told me that his boss - PBPD Chief Michael Reiter — was still pressing the State Attorney's Office to arrest Epstein. d p ' of probable cause affidavits for the arrests of Jeffrey Epstein, and

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

earing, but there is no indication that they discussed victim notification issues with that office, and Villafana’s last minute request to PBPD Chief Reiter to notify victims indicates that the USAO had not coordinated with the State Attorney’s Office. Belohlavek told OPR that no one from the USAO provide

ng the upcoming change of plea, but the Office decided dial victim notification could only come from a state investigator, and Jeff Sloman asked PBPD Cliief Reiter to assist.” On Saturday, June 28,2008, VillafanajemailedSloman to inform him tliat PBPD Cliief Reiter “is going to notify victims about the plea.” Sl

s matter has taken and consider if good and sufficient reason exists to require your disqualification from the prosecution of these cases. Sincerely, Michael S. Reiter Chief of Police MSR:nt 345 Small County Road 07/26/17 Palm Beach. Florida 334X0-4443 •- (561) H3X-54604 Fax (561) X15-4700 ■www.parmbeachpolicexoin

aph it says however, I 5 expressed that was only my opinion and that the 6 final approval would come from the Chiefof Police; 7 She explained to have ChiefReiter call Barry 8 Kriseher about the deal. Do you see that? 9 A I do. 10 Q Did Officer Recarey talk to you about the 11 deal? 12 A There were so many pote

cal counsel to insist that the State plea comply with the terms ofthe NPA, or “we will consider it a breach ofthe agreement and proceed accordingly.” Villafafia further advised her superior: “Someone really needs to talk to Barry [Krischer].” Appendix at 3 (OPR Report, p. 109). I ! Greenberg Traurlg, PA ■401

~2(p0v7 ' CA/AroPfi,!il5P~Jl% BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 31/27/2023 4:10:49 PM 11. On May 1, 2006, Town of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter wrote a “personal and confidential” letter to former State Attorney Krischer, stating: I must renew my prior observation to you that I continue to fi

nd consider ifgood and sufficient reason exists to requireyour disqualificationfrom theprosecution ofthese cases. (Emphasis supplied) Appendix at 5 (“Reiter Letter”). 12. Chief Reiter wrote the letter because he “knew that Mr. Krischer was making decisions about this case” and “felt his objectivity was la

f solicitation of prostitution. There is no mention in the indictm~nt of the victim being a minor. See Appendix at 6 (Indictment at p. 42). I 20. Chi_ef Reiter did not "consider fifteen-year-olds, sixte~n--'-y~ar-olds who are paid money to engage in sexual contact [as] prostitution ... "Appendix at 4 (Reite

m to Alex Acosta, Work Product Deliberative Process and regarding state cases mentioned by Epstein's counsel P-014443 12/14/2007 email from Villafafia to Alex Acosta, , and with draft letters to State Attome 's Office and victims Work Product Deliberative Process P-014444 12/17/2007 email fr

t response to Jay Leflcowitz and victim notification letters Work Product Deliberative Process P414355 thru P-014361 12/3/2007 emails between Villafafia, Alex Acosta, and Work Product Deliberative Process regarding history of plea negotiations and drafting response to correspondence from Jay Lekow

ut the attorney representative for the girls, we can discuss what I can tell him and the girls about the agreement. I know that Andy promised Chief Reiter an update when a resolution was achieved.... Rolando is calling, but Rolando knows not to tell Chief Reiter about the money issue, just about what

s about the agreement. I know that Andy promised Chief Reiter an update when a resolution was achieved.... Rol

nd to the Florida Bar in 2005. She is currently an active member of the Florida Bar, and maintains inactive status in California and Minnesota. Ms. Villafafia began her legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable David F. Levi, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California,

e, and has emailed other exhibits that were not included on the disks. Mr. Ragsdale's letter also requested background information concerning AUSA Villafafia's professional background and experience. The remainder of this letter provides that information. A native of Minnesota, A. Marie Villafafia gradua

because she had disagreed with Lilly Ann Sanchez about the handling of an obscenity case while Ms. Sanchez was an AUSA. 29 According to PBPD Chief Reiter, the State Attorney initially planned to file no charges against Epstein. Following complaints, the SAO planned to charge Epstein with a misdemeanor

le Ms. Sanchez was an AUSA. 29 According to PBPD Chief Reiter, the State Attorney initially planned to file no

49, 58. Through diligent efforts, counsel for Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 received copies of half of the e-mail correspondence (the half reflecting Villafafia's communications to defense counsel) on about June 30, 2010. See Edwards Declaration at & &20-22. 5 EFTA00206839 10. The correspondence also sh

t about the attorney representative for the girls, we can discuss what I can tell him and the girls about the agreement. I know that promised Chief Reiter an update when a resolution was achieved. . . . Rolando is calling, but knows not to tell Chief Reiter about the money issue, just about what crim

girls about the agreement. I know that promised Chief Reiter an update when a resolution was achieved. . . .

orida 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 RE: JEGE, Inc. ("JEGE") and Hyperion Air; Inc. ("Hyperion") Dear Ms. Villafafia: Thank you very much for your letter dated May 15, 2007 concerning the subpoenas issued to JEGE, Inc. and Hyperion Air, Inc., along with your agree

as indicted by a Florida Grand Jury on one count of felony solicitation of prostitution. 3. In a publicly released letter, Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter criticized the Grand Jury's decision and the State Attorney's handling of the case. Shortly after the Grand Jury's indictment, the Chief took the u

released letter, Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter criticized the Grand Jury's decision and the Sta

of Florida 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite-400 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Jeffrey Epstein Dear Messrs. Sloman, Menchel and Lourie and Ms. Villafafia: We write as counsel to Jeffrey Epstein to follow-up on our meeting on June 26, 2007. We thought the meeting was extremely productive and appreciat

CA037319XXXX MB AB, Depo. of Police Chief Michael Reiter at 80 (Palm Beac Cty. Cir. Ct. Nov. 23, 2009).

z set up, then cancelled, Epstein interviews with the police "several times." See B.B. Epstein, No. 502008CA037319XXXX MB AB, Depo. of Police Chief Michael Reiter at 80 (Palm Beac Cty. Cir. Ct. Nov. 23, 2009). 15 EFTA00191417 Brunel. In 2009, undersigned counsel (Brad Edwards, representing Jane Doe) served

edi-te-disesss what-I-may-diselese-to,the-gek-regarding-the-agreemenWl-U:SrAnemeyls-Cerrespondenee at-1-56: 13. On about September 26, 2007, AUSA. Villafafia sent an e-mail to Lefkowitz, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit in-whielt-she-etatedailiay—Can-you-give-me-a-eall at-564-209--Enentl-th

abeut-the-atteme representotive-fer-the-githr we ean-diweues.-what-I-ean4611-him-and-fhe-giris-ebew-the-aretweettir I4new-that Andrpremised-Ghief--Reiter-an-update-when-a-resehuien-was-aeltieved Retande-is-eftilingr but-Relande-lenews-ne4-te-tell-Ghief--Reiter-about-the-money isuo, just about what cr

. Instead, he brought the case to a grand jury, which charged Epstein on the lesser charge of soliciting prostitution. Then-Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter wrote Krischer a letter asking him to remise himself from the case. When that didn't happen, Reiter requested an FBI investigation to determine if a

of these 39 pages is: "File folder entitled 'CORR RE GJ SUBPOENAS' containing correspondence related to various grand jury subpoenas and attorney (Villafafia) handwritten notes." 64. Another good illustration of the inadequacies of the privilege log is provided on page 20 of the first privilege log, with

Beach-- 23 Town of Palm Beach Police, not the Sheriff's Office. 24 MR. EDWARDS: I'm sorry, Judge. And that's 25 why the FBI got involved because Michael Feeter I Page 4 OFFICIAL REPORTING SERVICES, LLC (954) 467-8204 EFTA00184735 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-63 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016