Epstein Secrets

tive Order; and (3) the sealing of this Application, and the accompanying Orders. BACKGROUND 1. From 2006 to 2008, the undersigned (hereinafter Villafaila) was the lead prosecutor on the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, known as Operation Leap Year. 2. That matter involved the issuance of subpoenas

. OPR is also investigating allegations stemming from the February 21, 2019 order issued by U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra, in Jane Doe I and Jane Doe 2 I. United States, 9:08-80736-CIV- MARRA (S.D. Fla.), in which Judge Marra concluded that the USAO violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act, 18 U.S.C.

ilty plea, two of Epstein's victims filed suit against the United States alleging violations of the Crime Victim's Rights Act (CVRA). Jane Doe I and Jane Doe 2. United States, S.D. Fla. Case No. 08-80736-CV-KAM. The CVRA requires members of the Justice Department to use their "best efforts" to confer with v

nd contained the "incorrect" info (i.e., the December 2007 info). The second notification was sent on September 3rd, with the correct info. A. Made Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL. 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lee, Dexter (USAF

, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Draft Response Letter to Edwards' October 9, 2008 letter Ili Dexter — We sent out two sets of victim notifications to Jane Doc it I, which were sent to Brad Edwards as counsel for Jane Doe # I (again, we never sent notifications to Jane Doe #2 because of her false exculpator

.M.", and "S.R." by AUSA Villafatia and the FBI's Victim-Witness Specialist Twiller Smith. DE 14. In addition, appended to the Declaration are AUSA Villafaila's letters to the victim's counsel, Bradley J. Edwards, Esq. DE 14. Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, F.B.I. is copied on AUSA Villafafia's letters

n the originals of both documents to me by November 9, 2010. With respect to the claims asserted in the litigation, in the Victim's Petition (DE I), Jane Doe # I brought claims against the United States for alleged violation of her rights under the Crime Victim's Rights Act ("CVRA"). The Jane Doe #1 petit

ale friend who was a well- known socialite, but, according to Villafaha, in 2007, they "didn't have any specific evidence against her." Accordingly, Villafaila believed that the only "co-conspirators" of Epstein who would benefit from the provision were the four female assistants identified by name. 20

dge Netburn's Order On or about April 9, 2019, the Government advised Judge Netburn, who had not yet ruled on the Government's other application in Jane Doe 43 v. Epstein, et al., 17 Civ. 0616 (JGK) (SN), of Chief Judge McMahon's decision via a pane and sealed letter. (Def. Mot. 3, Ex. 1). Subsequently,

t position in this case, it is that this provision is not in fact part of the plea agreement in this case. If our understanding is correct, then Ms. Villafaila has filed a false affidavit with the court, albeit inadvertently. We respectfully request that she file a new affidavit that corrects this false in

E I HEREBY CERTIFY that on October 16. 2008, I electronically filed the foregoing document with the Clerk of the Court using CM/ECF. SERVICE LIST Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 Case No.: 08-80736-CIV-MARRA/JOHNSON United States District Court, Southern District of Florida Dexter A. Lee, Assistant U.S. Atto

Objections Box #1 P-000983 thru P-001007 File folder entitled "Attorney Notes from Document Review" containing typed and handwritten attorney (Villafaila) notes, target letters, correspondence re grand jury subpoena Work product 6(e) Contains information subject to investigative privilege. Also

FLSD Docket 08/16/2013 Page 1 of 3 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA Case No. 08-80736-Civ-Marra/Johnson JANE DOE #1 and JANE DOE #2 v. UNITED STATES JANE DOE #1 AND JANE DOE #2'S NOTICE OF FILING OF OBJECTIONS TO PRIVLEGE LOG COME NOW Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 (also refe

b;e ct Dear Jay: Jeff asked that I forward the victim notification letter to you. It is attached. Thank you. «Victim NotlfloatIon Ltr.pdf» A. Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 01)0429 EFTA00184871 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-14 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016

ed to include Jane Doe #2 among the list of Epstein's victims. Ironically, these same attempts to protect Jane Doe #2's rights are now being used by Jane Doe #2 to allege violations of the CVRA. Petitioners also allege that the letters sent to Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 during the period when Epstein wa

ltostaa. corn FAITH A. FRIEDMAN Mearnageskeurstet teen BY FEDERAL EXPRESS ear T essrs. oman, T enc e an July 6, 2007 rey Epstein uric and Ms. Villafaila: HONE I/ zJ 7370400 FAcSIMILE 421211388.6102 We %Tice as counsel to Jeffrey Epstein to follow-up on our meeting on June 26, 2007. We thought

there, in facts far different from those presented here, the defendant admitted using both a cellular telephone and a land-line telephone to entice Jane Doe to engage in prostitution" (emphasis added). That admission makes Evans no precedent for a prosecution here, since there is no evidence the phones

t ~ - Sloman becomes First Assistant L:mted States Attorney: Menchcl becomes Crunmal Chief - ~ - ~ -. ~ - ~ - June 26 - Sloman, Mencbel, Lourie, Villafaila, and FBI meet with Epstein's counsel July 26 - V11lafat1a learns from Menchel that Acosta decided to offer Epstein a two-year state-based resolut

.C. Section 3771, Doe v. United States, Case No. 9:08-cv-80736-KAM (S.D. Fla. July 7, 2008). Another victim subsequently joined the litigation as “Jane Doe 2.” iii Soon after he was incarcerated, Epstein applied for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s work release program, and the Sheriff approved his a