Epstein Secrets

d properties would itself constitute blocked Iranian property" (License § 1.4). 6. In addition, under the FMA, "[ajssets of or under the control of the Department of State, wherever situated, which are used by or held for the use of a foreign mission shall not be subject to attachment, execution, injunction, or similar

. Ron Soffer ("Soifer") is a resident of both the State of New York and France, with a business address at 34 East 69th Street, New York, New York. Soifer is named as a defendant EFTA00223036 because he is an unapproved occupant of the Premises; has availed herself of the use and benefits of the Pre

her & Sophir ("Fisher & Soffer") is a general partnership with a business address at 34 East 69th Street, New York, New York. Defendants Fisher and Soifer are partners in Fisher & Soffer. Fisher & Soifer is named as a defendant because it is an unapproved occupant of the Premises; has availed itself of

egotiations to sublet the Premises to Fisher. Fisher informed Ep- stein, however, that he would not enter into a sublease unless it was approved by the State Department and Fisher could be assured that he could remain in the Premises beyond January 31, 1997. Epstein told Fisher that he had a right of first refusal

March 13, 1998, after the Government submitted its motion, Diane Fisher executed the stipula- tion and order, also agreeing to be bound. To date, Soifer still has not executed the stipulation. Hence, the Government's motion for summary judgment against the Subten- ants is still pending with respect

to sublet to Fisher. Fisher claims to have entered into the sublease agreement based on Epstein's representations that the sublease was approved by the State Department and that Epstein had properly exercised his right of first refusal to renew the lease. The EFTA00204760 original sublease was to commence May 7, 1

Ron Soffer, did not sign the stipulation. He has not responded to the Government's motion because the motion is not returnable until April 20, 1998. Soifer, however, can have no greater rights than Fisher. Hence, the Government's motion is granted as to Soffer as well. Of course, if Soffer believes he