Epstein Secrets

informed me that any resolution of the criminal matter was imminent at that time, nor even that such a resolution was being contemplated. In fact, Villafafia gave me the impression that the Federal investigation was on-going, very expansive, and continuously growing, both in the number of identified vict

Florida. Neither Doe 1 nor Doe 2 had any reason to believe that they were victims of a state crime that was being prosecuted. Based on everything Villafafia said, and could not say, there was no possible way I could have believed that this state plea could affect the federal investigation or the rights

se calls, the line prosecutor continually created the impression that no resolution of the case was imminent: During the telephone calls I had with Villafafia between mid and late June 2008, she never informed me that previously, in September 2007, the U.S. Attorney's Office had reached a non-prosecution

st efforts turns out to be an exercise in internal government finger pointing. Specifically, the Government in this case (i.e., the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida) argues that the Office complied with the Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance (May 2005) and, accordingly, the Office use

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

continued secrecy; and (5) the request is structured to cover only the needed materials. EFTA00225479 Accordingly, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, including Assistant United States Attorney A. Marie Villafafia, and the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility may disclose to

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

between the ages of thirteen and seventeen to engage in prostitution, among other offenses. The case was presented to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, which accepted the case for investigation. The Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office was also investigating the case. See Declaration of Bradl

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

rights under the CVRA. 79. In October 2007, shortly after the initial non-prosecution agreement was signed between Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, Jane Doe No. 1 was contacted to be advised regarding the investigation. On October 26, 2007, Special Agents ■ an' met in person with Jane Doe No.

w. During the call, Ms. Garvin was not advised about the Non-Prosecution Agreement. In mid-June 2008, Mr. Edwards contacted Assistant U.S. Attorney Villafafia to inform her that he represented Jane Doe #1 and, later, Jane Doe #2. Mr. Edwards asked to meet to provide information about the federal crimes co

on FLSD Docket 08/01/2008 Page 6 of 16 Following the signing of the Non-Prosecution Agreement and the modifications thereto by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, Epstein received an unusual benefit that the Government does not ordinarily provide to other criminal defendants: his performance was delayed whil

the victims $50,000 damages under § 2255? Thank you for any clarification you can provide on these questions. Sincerely, BE/sg Brad Edwards cc: Ann Marie C. Villafafia, AUSA United States Attorney's Office 500 South Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 2028 HARRISON 8TREXT,SUITE 202, HOLLYWOOD, FLORI

d on FLSD Docket 08/C )8 Page 6 of 16 Following the signing of the Non-Prosecution Agreement and the modifications thereto by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, Epstein received an unusual benefit that the Government does not ordinarily provide to other criminal defendants: his performance was delayed whil

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

between the ages of thirteen and seventeen to engage in prostitution, among other offenses. The case was presented to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, which accepted the case for investigation. The Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office was EFTA00191264 also investigating the-ease Epstein. S

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

rights under the CVRA. 79. In October 2007, shortly after the initial non-prosecution agreement was signed between Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, Jane Doe No. I was contacted to be advised regardiniihkivestigation. On October 26, 2007, Special Agents E. and Jason met in person with Jane Doe