Epstein Secrets

SAO’s Major Crimes Section. In October 2006, Menchel became the Chief of the USAO’s Criminal Division, based in Miami. As Criminal Division Chief, Menchel was part of the supervisory team that oversaw the Epstein investigation, and he participated in meetings and other communications with defense coun

Consulted ....................................................................................202 1. July 2007: Villafaña’s Email Exchanges with Menchel .........................202 2. Villafaña Asserts That Her Supervisors Gave Instructions Not to Consult Victims about the Plea Discussions, but

ttorney General appointed Sloman to be the Interim U.S. Attorney for the district. Sloman left the USAO to enter private practice in June 2010. Matthew I. Menchel joined the USAO in 1998 after having served as a New York County (Manhattan) Assistant District Attorney for 11 years. After several years as a lin

the USAO in 1998 after having served as a New York County (Manhattan) Assistant District Attorney for 11 years. After several years as a line AUSA, Menchel became Chief of the USAO’s Major Crimes Section. In October 2006, Menchel became the Chief of the USAO’s Criminal Division, based in Miami. As Cr

e plea negotiations is drnmatically changed upon the return of an indictment. Once an indictment is returned, the Office does ttot intend to file a Superseding Information containing a lesser charge or to dismiss the case in favor of state prosecution. 58 Menchel told OPR that in his view, the two-year sentence esta

contact the sender by reply E-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. “= Message from "A. on Fri, ----- To: "Lilly Subject: Menchel Dear Lilly: Thank you for your letter of August 2nd regarding your proposal on how to resolve the Epstein matter. ‘ As we explained at our meeting on

al interest, and, at this time, he is not inclined to meet with counsel for Mr. Epstein. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: Matthew Menchel — Chief, Criminal Division cc: Roy Black Gerald Lefcourt R. Alexander Acosta Jeffrey Sloman Andrew Lourie A. Marie Villafafia Margot Moss, Esq.

ible plea negotiations is dramatically changed upon the return of an indictment. Once an indictment is returned, the Office does not intend to file a Superseding Information containing a lesser charge or to dismiss the case in favor of state prosecution. Please let us know your client’s decision by no later than August 1

Gerald B. Lefcourt R. Alexander Acosta Jeffrey Sloman Andrew Lourie A. Marie Villafalia Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney Matthew Menchel Chief, Criminal Division RFP MIA D00057 EFTA00226189 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida R ALEXAND

le plea negotiations is dramatically changed upon the return of an indictment. Once an indictment is returned, the Office does not intend to file a Superseding Information containing a lesser charge or to dismiss the case in favor of state prosecution. Exhibit 41 EFTA00226190