Epstein Secrets

he government that Gonzalez approached him on another occasion for assistance in getting dis- missed a DWI for Jeff Lewis. Castaneda was unsure if Weaver had ultimately been successful in fixing the case. FN7. Castaneda told the government that an individual known as "Chuy" Hinojosa Page 4 of 11 P

xchange for getting the charges dismissed or sentences re- duced. Castaneda's role in this conspiracy was that of middleman, referring "clients" to Weaver, arran- ging meetings, receiving payments, and suggesting strategics for accomplishing fixes. Weavers role on the other hand was that of principal,

he transaction in- volving Jeff Lewis). Predicate Act Six-- referring to the dismissal of a marijuana charge for Silverio Garza-- pertained only to Weaver. FN I6. On appeal, Castaneda asserts four distinct errors that allegedly warrant the re- versal of his conviction. Because we con- clude that the g

FTA00182754 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 152 Entered on FLSD Docket 06/10/2009 Page 8 of 8 Doe 101 v. Epstein Page 8 Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Counsel for Defendan Theodore J. Leopold, Esq. Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq. Ricc

finition of criminal conduct or increasing the punishment for the crime." Lynce v. Mathis 519 U.S. 433, 117 S.Ct. 891, 137 L.Ed.2d 63 (1997) (quoting Weaver v. Graham, 450 U.S. 24, 29, 101 S.Ct. 960, 67 L.Ed.2d 17 (1981)). U.S. v. Siegel 153 F.3d 1256, 1259 (11th Cir. 1998). In improperly attempting to

400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012 561-659-8300 Fax: 561-835-8691 jaqesqabellsouth.net Counsel for Defendants Jeffrey Epstein and Sarah Kellen Bruce Reinhart, Esq. & Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 ecf()brucereinhar

y it' by altering the definition of criminal conduct or increasing the punishment for the crime." Lynce I. Mathis 519 U.S. 433, 441 (1997) (quoting Weaver,. Graham 450 U.S. 24, 29 (1981)). United States'. Sim!, 153 F.3d 1256, 1259 (11th Cir. 1998) (emphasis added; internal alterations omitted). Even t

suit was filed in state court and removed to federal court. Plaintiff sued Epstein and Sarah Kellen (Epstein's assistant). Kellen is represented by Bruce Reinhart. CMA's initial Complaint alleged sexual abuse and intentional infliction of emotional distress. CMA later filed a First Amended Complaint, which al