Epstein Secrets

efforts to obtain the missing computers, but he believed that “there was a desire to move quickly as opposed to slowly” regarding the plea. Menchel, Sloman, and Lourie also all told OPR that they did not remember Villafaña’s efforts to obtain the computers or recalled the issue only “vaguely.”

th the USAO’s demand for the equipment. In late June 2007, defense attorney Sanchez requested an extension of time to comply; in informing Sloman, Menchel, and Lourie of the request, Villafaña stressed that “we want to get the computer equipment that was removed from Epstein’s home prior to the state s

ded to Acosta charging Epstein by criminal complaint and offering a plea to conspiracy “to make a plea attractive.” Similarly, before learning that Menchel had already discussed a state-based resolution with Epstein’s counsel, Villafaña had considered offering Epstein a plea to one count of conspiracy

223 Jan1Jary 10, 2008 Re: case Number. Dear u.s. Department of JusUce Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach Suite 600 506 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, Fl 33401 Phone; (561) 833-7517 Fax: (561) 833-7970 This case Is currently under invesllgallon. This can be a lengthy process an

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

immediately returning it with the records to Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, FBI at the following address: Federal Bureau of Investigation 505 South Flagler Drive, Ste. 500 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401-5923 EARLY VOLUNTARY TURNOVER Please note that we are requesting an early voluntary turnover of the mater

d Epstein's sentencing exposure . . . " See Tab 1, May 19, 2008 Letter from J. . In fact, by a email dated August 3, 2007, Criminal Division Chief Matthew Menchel advised the defense that the federal government required a minimum term of two years of incarceration. See Tab 40, August 3, 2007 Email from M. Men

e Business Records Certifications and Inventory Forms and return everything to Special Agent Kuyrkendall at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 505 South Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401- 5933. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNE

hen to use “a” versus “the” and other minutiae. When you and I could not reach agreement, you repeatedly went over my head, involving Messrs. Lourie, Menchel, Sloman, and Acosta in the negotiations at various times. In any and all plea negotiations the defendant understands that his options are to plead or

cuments and information Listed below to my attention or, if you prefer, to Special Agent E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 500 South Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, FL 33404. If yourequire a grand jury subpoena for any of the items, please let me know. i, Documentation related to the