Epstein Secrets

the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating allegations that, over a two-year period, Epstein paid approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors. In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafana of our West Palm Beach branch office to p

AG) Alice S. Fisher, as well as the Criminal Division's Appellate Section and the Office of Enforcement Operations regarding the petit policy. 1Mr. Menchel resigned for private practice onAngust 3 2007 and was replaced by Robert Senior, 08-80736-CV-MARR.A P-014942 EFTA00224729 By May 2007, AUSA Vill

reviewed and re-reviewed by Southern District of Florida (SDFL) Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division Andrew Lourie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel I, First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exp

ial indictment package had been reviewed and approved by Mr. Lourie in West Palm Beach and by attorneys with CEOS; however, it awaited review by Mr. Menchel and me/FAUSA Sloman. The SDFL deferred presenting the indictment to the grand jury to accommodate the Epstein legal team's request for a meeting. W

the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating allegations that, over a two-year period, Epstein paid approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors. In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafana of our West Palm Beach branch office to p

AAG) Alice S. Fisher, as well as the Criminal Division's Appellate Section and the Office of Enforcement Operations regarding the petit policy. Mr. Menchel resigned for private_practice on August 3 2007 and was replaced by Robert Senior_ 08;80736-CV-MARRA P-014942 EFTA00225329 By May 2007, AUSA Vill

reviewed and re-reviewed by Southern District of Florida (SDFL) Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division Andrew Lourie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel I, First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exp

h School in Palm Beach County. 22. During the periods of their involvement with the Defendants, Jane Does # 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 attended Royal Palm Beach High School in Palm Beach County. 23. During the period ofiler involvement with the Defendants, Jane Doe #10 attended Lake Worth High School in Palm Beach Cou

it is whether they can require the defendant to serve a sentence that was not even "available" to State prosecutors. Id. In this case, however, Mr. Menchel has not asked for anything that State prosecutors could not have obtained. The fact that State authorities chose—for unquestionably legitimate reaso

without substantiation, that the proposed State plea agreement failed to vindicate the federal interest. On August 3, 2007, Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Menchel rejected the State's new proposed plea agreement. He flatly stated that "the federal interest will not be vindicated in the absence of a two year te

the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating allegations that, over a two-year period, Epstein paid approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors.2 In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Vitiates of our West Palm Beach branch office to p

ial indictment package had been reviewed and approved by Mr. Lourie in West Palm Beach and by attorneys with CEOS; however, it awaited review by Mr. Menchel and FAUSA Sloman. The SDFL deferred presenting the indictment to the grand jury to accommodate the Epstein legal team's request for a meeting. We a

ase and promised a willingness to assist in the investigation. The SDFL was unpersuaded by their presentation and the investigation continued. 3Mr. Menchel resigned for private practice on August 3, 2007 and was replaced by Robert Senior. 'Although I, Jeffrey H. Sloman, am writing this letter, I will co

the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating allegations that, over a two-year period, Epstein paid approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors.2 In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafalta of our West Palm Beach branch office to

ial indictment package had been reviewed and approved by Mr. Lourie in West Palm Beach and by attorneys with CEOS; however, it awaited review by Mr. Menchel and FAUSA Sloman. The SDFL deferred presenting the indictment to the grand jury to accommodate the Epstein legal team's request for a meeting. We a

ase and promised a willingness to assist in the investigation. The SDFL was unpersuaded by their presentation and the investigation continued. 3Mr. Menchel resigned for private practice on August 3,2007 and was replaced by Robert Senior. 4Although I, Jeffrey H. Sloman, am writing this letter, I will con

the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating allegations that, over a two-year period, Epstein paid approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors.' In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. . of our West Palm Beach branch office to pursue a for

initial indictment package had been reviewed and approved by Mr. in West Palm Beach and by attorneys with CEOS; however, it awaited review by Mr. Menchel and FAUSA Sloman. The SDFL deferred presenting the indictment to the grand jury to accommodate the Epstein legal team's request for a meeting. We a

suance of several subpoenas. At the time, Mr. Lefcourt began leveling accusations of improprieties with the investigation and sought a meeting 3Mr. Menchel resigned for private practice on August 3, 2007 and was replaced by Robert Senior. 'Although I, Jeffrey H. Sloman, am writing this letter, I will c

's 18" birthday and returning several days later. The ticket was charged to Jane Doe #6's credit card. With respect to item 3, the drama teacher at Royal Palm Beach High School confirmed that Jane Doe #6 had a lead role in a school play in January 2005 and provided a copy of the program for the play. Records from a florist

Memo June 14, 2007 To From R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney A. Marie Villafafia Jeff Sloman, First Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Menchel, Chief, Criminal Division Andrew Lourie, MAUSA, Northern Region Karen Atkinson, Chief, Northern Region In response to concerns raised regarding ch

the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating allegations that, over a two-year period, Epstein paid approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors. In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafana of our West Palm Beach branch office to p

AG) Alice S. Fisher, as well as the Criminal Division's Appellate Section and the Office of Enforcement Operations regarding the petit policy. 'Mr. Menchel resigned for private practice on August 3, 2007 and was replaced by Robert Senior. EFTA00190438 By May 2007, AUSA Villafana began seeking approval

the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating allegations that, over a two-year period, Epstein paid approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors.2 In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie V illafaiia of our West Palm Beach branch office t

suance of several subpoenas. At the time, Mr. Lefcourt began leveling accusations of improprieties with the investigation and sought a meeting 'Mr. Menchel resigned for private practice on August 3, 2007 and was replaced by Robert Senior. 'Although I, Jeffrey H. Sloman, am writing this letter, I will c