Epstein Secrets

in a suite prison, with the option of eliminating incarceration upon successful completion of the term of supervised custody. among other terms. Mr. Menchel stated that "the federal interest will not he vindicated in the absence of a Iwo year term in state prison." See August 3.2007 letter. Such an arti

as of traditionally local concern. we urged your Office to contemplate whether a federal prOSCCUtiall Was appropriate. However, on August 3. 2007. Matthew Menchel rejected a proposed state plea which included that Mr. Epstein serve two years of supervised custody followed by two years of incarceration in a su

tter have no relation to the allegations against Mr. Epstein. Notably, after we objected to these overly broad and intrusive requests. Deputy Chief Andrew Laurie denied knowledge of Ms. Villalima's actions and Mr. Laurie commendably sought to significantly narrow the list of documents requested. In a subsequ

e Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Re: Jeffrey E. Epstein Dear Messrs. Sloman, Menchel and Lourie and Ms. Villafana: LLLLL .R3Nt .2o2I 7370400 FACSIMILE 221/066102 As you are aware, we represent Jeffrey E. Epstein in connection wit

com SHERYL E RE1CR Nv C. STABILE ow FRIEDM•N -Oln June 25, 2007 BY HAND DELIVERY 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 4th Street Miami, Florida 33132 Andrew Lo

nsion already requested by Ms. Sanche2 prior to Mr. Richey's appearance as counsel for Mr. Riley. Sincerely, Assistant United States Anorncy cc; Andrew Laurie, Esq. William Richey, Esq. Lilly Ann Sanchez, Esq. Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-011927 EFTA00226715 LAW O1•1Of • Of GISliALD 13. Incotrirr,

sentiments.' 17. However, by August 3, 2007, the Government had disproven or rejected Epstein's various arguments against federal charges, as AUSA Matt Menchel sent a letter to Epstein's counsel stating, "[w]e would reiterate that the agreement to Section 2255 liability applies to all of the minor girls id

6. The correspondence further discussed a possible plea disposition that would make it hard for a judge to see what was happening: Andy [i.e., AUSA Andrew Laurie] recommended that some of the timing issues be addressed only in the state agreement, so that it isn't obvious to the judge that we are trying to c

e clients or other benefit of any kind to any United States Attorney or Assistant United States Attorney, including but not limited to Alex Acosta, Matthew Menchel, and/or Andrew Laurie, prior to Epstein's plea in June of 2008. upplemental Discovery Request 4. Any emails or other documents, including those circ

it of any kind to any United States Attorney or Assistant United States Attorney, including but not limited to Alex Acosta, Matthew Menchel, and/or Andrew Laurie, prior to Epstein's plea in June of 2008. upplemental Discovery Request 4. Any emails or other documents, including those circulate within the FBI

n 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

ter have no relation to the allegations against Mr. ISpstein. Notably. affix we objected to these overt broad and intrusive requests. Deputy Chief Andrew Laurie denied knowledge of Ms. s actions and Mr Laurie commendably so t igni tiara ly narrow the list of documen requested. In a subsequent court filin

sentiments.' 17. However, by August 3, 2007, the Government had disproven or rejected Epstein's various arguments against federal charges, as AUSA Matt Menchel sent a letter to Epstein's counsel stating, "[w]e would reiterate that the agreement to Section 2255 liability applies to all of the minor girls id

6. The correspondence further discussed a possible plea disposition that would make it hard for a judge to see what was happening: Andy [i.e., AUSA Andrew Laurie] recommended that some of the timing issues be addressed only in the state agreement, so that it isn't obvious to the judge that we are trying to c