Epstein Secrets

gations surfaced that Epstein had cooperated with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York’s investigation of investment bank Bear Stearns, and that he had been released early from his 18-month imprisonment term because of that 185 In

the defense and State Attorney’s Office, or at least indicated agreement pending Acosta’s approval. In any event, whatever the level of Sloman’s, Menchel’s, Lourie’s, and Villafaña’s involvement, they acted with the knowledge and approval of Acosta. Under OPR’s analytical framework, an attorney who

n, Lourie, and Villafaña were involved in the matter to varying degrees, at 134 different points in time, and regarding different decisions. Menchel, for example, participated in formulating the USAO’s initial written offer to the defense, but he had no involvement with actions or decisions made

so Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c)(1). 206 OPR also considered whether Acosta, Sloman, Menchel, Lourie, or Villafaña failed to comply with professional ethics standards requiring that attorneys exercise competence and diligence in their repres

tiations, guideline calculations, and assistance in preparing case for trial 43 8/8/2007 Research re 18 U.S.C. § 2255 37 8/15/2007 Subpoena to Bear Steams (return date 9/4/07) 8/16/2007 Subpoena to Adam Perrylang (return date 9/4/07) 8/16/2007 Subpoena to Lesley Groff (return date 9/4/07) 8/16/2007

ial EFTA00224947 EPSTEIN INVESTIGATION TIMELINE Date To From Re: Exhibit # 5/18/2007 Matthew Menchel A. Marie Villafana Email informing Menchel of intent to subpoena Roy Black's private investigator and steps taken to obtain DOJ authorization 26 5/21/2007 Matthew Menchel and Jeff Sloman

6/18/2007 Subpoena to NES, LLC (return date 7/10/07) 6/21/2007 Matthew Menchel A. Marie Villafalia Email re Meeting next week with emails from Menchel to Villafalia (6/21/07) and Villafaria to Menchel (6/21/07) attached ll 6/22/2007 Subpoena to Guys and Dolls (return date 7/10/07) 6/25/2007 Je

tten attorney (Lourie) notes 1 I 7/13/2007 Matthew Menchel A. Marie Villafaria Email re Epstein with email from Menchel (7/5/07), Villafana to Menchel (7/4/07) and Sloman to Villafatia (7/3/07) attached 7/16/2007 Black Villafaria Response to letter regarding subpoena to Paul Lavery for computer

ose personal friends with people with whom he went to high school and, to this day, maintains close business contacts with his former colleagues at Bear Steams. Those who know Mr. Epstein well describe him admittedly as quirky but certainly not immoral; and overall as kind, generous and warm-hearted. They

s Office Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Jeffrey Epstein Dear Messrs. Sloman, Menchel and Lourie and Ms. Villafafia: TELEPHONE (alai 737-0400 FACSIMILE 1212)124384192 We write as counsel to Jeffrey Epstein to follow-up on our meet

urlaw.com FAITH A. FRIEDMAN flriolmsnalccostlawcom BY FEDERAL EXPRESS July 6, 2007 Jeffrey Sloman, Esq., First Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Menchel, Esq., Chief, Criminal Division The United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida 99 NE 4'h Street Miami, Florida 33132 Andrew Lo

d his successes without the personal guidance and support of others. These key people first identified the promise in Mr. Epstein and brought him to Bear Steams and Company, Inc. There, starting in 1976 at the age of 23 as a floor trader's junior assistant, he became in 1980 a limited partner. Among the ver

kswilawoom FAITH A. FRIEDMAN IM•cimweelcoutlaw.com BY FEDERAL EXPRESS July 6, 2007 Jeffrey Sloman, Esq., First Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Menchel, Esq., Chief, Criminal Division The United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida 99 NE 4'h Street Miami, Florida 33132 Andrew Lo

s Office Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite-400 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Jeffrey Epstein Dear Messrs. Sloman, Menchel and Lourie and Ms. Villafafia: We write as counsel to Jeffrey Epstein to follow-up on our meeting on June 26, 2007. We thought the meeting was extr

wn behalf or on behalf of any entity or client), and information relating to any batik or financial institution used by Epstein to transfer money to Bear Sterns or to receive money from Bear Stems. #2. All documents referring or relating to the employment of Epstein, including but not limited to employment

ng activities, then I would like to see a copy of its document retention policy, so I have added that to the Attachment to the Subpoena. Third, Mr. Menchel's comment to you about potential money laundering charges related only to a resolution of the case. In other words, if the sex offense case is resol

Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: A. Marie Marie Villafatia Assistant United States Attorney cc: Lilly Ann Sanchez (with enclosure) Matthew Menchel (with enclosure) EFTA00193133 United States District Court SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TO: • Custodian of Records Riley Kiraly Commercial Ce

d his successes without the personal guidance and support of others. These key people first identified the promise in Mr. Epstein and brought him to Bear Steams and Company, Inc. There, starting in 1976 at the age of 23 as a floor trader's junior assistant, he became in 1980 a limited partner. Among the ver

he state would put an appropriate end to the matter for everyone. EFTA00226776 r LAW 00 ICC,. Y. GERALD B. LEFCOURT. P.C. Jeffrey Sloman, Esq. Matthew Menchel, Esq. Andrew LS. A. Marie , Esq. The Unite!1Mttorney's Office Southern District of Florida July 6,2007 Page 23 Again, we and our colleagues t

needs to answer these.] 23. Admit. 24. [I don't know what "valuable consideration" means. I had heard a rumor that Epstein was a cooperator in the Bear Steams investigation but this was never confirmed.] 25. Deny? 26. Admit. EFTA00205328

f any such relationships with Epstein directly. We will need to review emails and possibly interview Alex/Jeff/Matt/Andy.] 20. Admit. [I know that Menchel now has a business relationship with Epstein. I don't have any documentary evidence, but I have been told this by Jeff Sloman.] 21. [I don't know.]

on its way„ On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 9:20 PM, Matthew 1. Menchel wrote: Jeffrey, Just a friendly reminder to send me the Statement of Claim in the Bear Steams matter. Thanks, Matt Matthew I. Menchel KOBRE & KIM LLP www.kobrekim,com New York I London I Hong Kong I Washington DC I Miami From: Jeevacati

To: Matthew I. Menchel From: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Wed 11/3/2010 8:34:55 PM Subject Re: RE: Re: RE: on its way„ On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 9:20 PM, Matthew 1. Menchel wr