Epstein Secrets

ssional misconduct. Francey Hakes, who worked in the Justice Department’s Crimes Against Children unit, said Zloch’s commen

for victims in a meaningful way. ° Villafana, a well-regarded 18-year veteran federal prosecutor, would not comment for this story. But her lawyer, Jonathan Biran, said she has worked tirelessly on HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021732 --- PAGE BREAK --- behalf of crime victims. She received the 2011 National Crime Victims

nt launched a probe in January into whether Acosta, Villafafia and other prosecutors committed professional misconduct. Francey Hakes, who worked in the Justice Department’s Crimes Against Children unit, said Zloch’s comments were so brutal that it should have deterred Acosta and Villafafia from keeping the deal secret.

ssional misconduct. Francey Hakes, who worked in the Justice Department’s Crimes Against Children unit, said Zloch’s commen

for victims in a meaningful way. ° Villafana, a well-regarded 18-year veteran federal prosecutor, would not comment for this story. But her lawyer, Jonathan Biran, said she has worked tirelessly on HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021742 --- PAGE BREAK --- behalf of crime victims. She received the 2011 National Crime Victims

nt launched a probe in January into whether Acosta, Villafafia and other prosecutors committed professional misconduct. Francey Hakes, who worked in the Justice Department’s Crimes Against Children unit, said Zloch’s comments were so brutal that it should have deterred Acosta and Villafafia from keeping the deal secret.

d Villafafia's attached letter, please contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC /s/ Jonathan Biran JB/smr 4822.54644166v1 2865555-000127 05/1012019 EFTA00223101

Southern District of Florida's first Project Safe Neighborhood prosecutors. In January 2004, transferred to the West Palm Beach Office. In 2006, the U.S. Department of Justice initiated 'Idh Project expertise in child exploitation matters, ood, and, in recognition of her ame the Southern District of Florida's first Pr

ions and prosecutions of numerous high-ranking military and political figures in Guatemalan and international courts, and resulted in her receipt of the Justice Department's 2011 National Crime Victims' Rights Service Award. The case was the subject of an award-wining documentary entitled "Finding Oscar" and numerous tel

ng Assistant United States Attorney A. Marie Villafafia, and the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility may disclose to attorney Jonathan Biran matters occurring before the grand jury necessary to: (a) allow AUSA Villafafia to respond to OPR's written questions; (b) prepare for OPR's interv

s has shown that the disclosure is "in connection with a judicial proceeding," that is, in connection with an administrative proceeding conducted by the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) arising out of a decision by United States District Judge Kenneth A. Marra in the matter of Jane Doe 1 a

ly.8 2. Describe in detail your role, and the role of each other person in the USAO, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and elsewhere within the Department of Justice — collectively herein "the government" — who was involved in the assessment of the viability and strength of the federal case against Mr. Epstein a

SA Villafafia's attached letter, please contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC /s/ Jonathan Biran JB/smr Enclosures/Attachment cc: AUSA A. Marie Villafafia 4822.5464-0166x1 2865555-000127 05/10/2019 EFTA00225547 U.S. Department of Justice

ict of Florida's first Project Safe Neighborhood prosecutors. In January 2004, AUSA Villafafia transferred to the West Palm Beach Office. In 2006, the U.S. Department of Justice initiated Project Safe Childhood, and, in recognition of her expertise in child exploitation matters, AUSA Villafalia became the Southern District o

ions and prosecutions of numerous high-ranking military and political figures in Guatemalan and international courts, and resulted in her receipt of the Justice Department's 2011 National Crime Victims' Rights Service Award. The case was the subject of an award-wining documentary entitled "Finding Oscar" and numerous tel

les of Criminal Procedure, and applies to the Court for an order authorizing: the disclosure of matters occurring before the grand jury to attorney Jonathan Biran of the firm Baker Donelson to allow him to fulfill his obligations in representing Assistant United States Attorney Villafafta) in connection with

allow him to fulfill his obligations in representing Assistant United States Attorney Villafafta) in connection with an investigation conducted by the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility; (2) the entry of a Protective Order; and (3) the sealing of this Application, and the accompanying Orders.

ng Assistant United States Attorney A. Marie Villafaila, and the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility may disclose to attorney Jonathan Biran matters occurring before the grand jury necessary to: (a) allow respond to OPR's written questions; (b) prepare for OPR's interview of (c) partic

s has shown that the disclosure is "in connection with a judicial proceeding," that is, in connection with an administrative proceeding conducted by the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) arising out of a decision by United States District Judge Kenneth A. Marra in the matter of Jane Doe I a

levant material and my memory may be imperfect.' I have organized the response to conform with the April 2, 2019 letter from Jeffrey R. Ragsdale to Jonathan Biran. Please note that there were numerous oral and written communications between others at the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Justice Department with

R. Ragsdale to Jonathan Biran. Please note that there were numerous oral and written communications between others at the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Justice Department with counsel for Mr. Epstein. While in some cases I was told of the communications or cc'ed on emails or letters summarizing the communications, for

ssional misconduct. Francey Hakes, who worked in the Justice Department’s Crimes Against Children unit, said Zloch’s commen

nt launched a probe in January into whether Acosta, Villafafia and other prosecutors committed professional misconduct. Francey Hakes, who worked in the Justice Department’s Crimes Against Children unit, said Zloch’s comments were so brutal that it should have deterred Acosta and Villafafia from keeping the deal secret.

for victims in a meaningful way. ° Villafafia, a well-regarded 18-year veteran federal prosecutor, would not comment for this story. But her lawyer, Jonathan Biran, said she has worked tirelessly on behalf of crime victims. She received the 2011 National Crime Victims’ Rights Service Award as well as the Attorne