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orn to or affirmed _before me this 1st day of May, 2006 by Det Joe Recarey, who is personally known to me. Signature of Policeficer(.S.S. 117.10) Pagek>of22 CA/Aronberg-000814 State of Florida County of Palm Beach Date: FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 3/28/2023 2:22:44 PM

to or affirmed before me this 1st day of May, 2006 by Det Joe Recarey, who is personally known to me. Signature of Police Officer (F.S.S. 117.10) Pagel~f22 CN Aron berg-000821 State of Florida Officer FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 3/28/2023 2:22:44 PM Probable Cause Affi

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

Acosta, Esq. . Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. . OFFICE NUMBER: FROM: Alexandra Gelber. DATE/TIME: . May 16, 2008 . OFFICE NUMBER: = (202) 514-5780 | NUMBER OF PAGES, EXCLUDING THIS SHEET: 5 ‘SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: — HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012669 0027006 05/16/2008 11:16 FAX gooz a 05/16/08 FRI 11:08 FAX U.S, Depa

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.

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n to use "a" versus "the" and other minutiae. When you and I could not reach agreement, you repeatedly went over my head, involving Messrs. Laurie, Menchel, Siemer), and Acosta in the negotiations at various times. In any and all plea negotiations the defendant understands that his options are to plead

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. Loud; 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

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d Epstein's sentencing exposure . . . " See Tab 1, May 19, 2008 Letter from J. . In fact, by a email dated August 3, 2007, Criminal Division Chief Matthew Menchel advised the defense that the federal government required a minimum term of two years of incarceration. See Tab 40, August 3, 2007 Email from M. Men

ict of Florida FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET DATE: December 6, 2007 TO: Jay Leflcowitz, Esquire FAX NUMBER: SUBJECT: Epstein NUMBER OF PAGES, INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 9 @001. EFTA01718526 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida UNITED STATES ATTORN

en 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