Epstein Secrets

ROTECTIVE ORDER PARAGRAPHS 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, and 17 EFTA_00003302 EFTA00157684 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP SUMMARY OF MISCONDUCT ISSUES IN THE MATTER OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN The manner in which federal prosecutors have pursued the allegations against Mr. Epstein is highly irregular and warrants full review by the Depar

ring the federal investigation; a letter from former CEOS attorney Stephanie Thacker that responds to CEOS's assessment of its limited review of Mr. E stein's case; and a point-by- point rebuttal to First Assistant United States Attorney recent letter which we believe contains factual inaccuracies typic

here, those problems unquestionably present multi jurisdictional obstacles that States and localities cannot confront effectively on their own. Mr. Epstcin's conduct was purely local in nature, and the State of Florida and Palm Beach County are effectively prosecuting and punishing that conduct. Althou

LP SUMMARY OF MISCONDUCT ISSUES IN THE MATTER OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN The manner in which federal prosecutor

LP SUMMARY OF MISCONDUCT ISSUES IN THE MATTER OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN The manner in which federal prosecutors

dent assessment of whether federal prosecution of Mr. Epstein is both nertcruy and warranted in view of the le

entative" to an independent third party, AUSA had already proposed an "attorney representative." She had proposed local products-liability lawyer, Humberto Ocariz and claimed he had been recommended by a "good friend in the Appellate Division." account was misleading, as it omitted that this "good friend" wa

approximately 1:15 pm, I received a call from lawyer Jeff Herman. Herman told me that he was planning to file a civil lawsuit the next week against Jeffrey Epstein. lie said that his clients are frustrated with the lack of progress of the state's investigation and wanted to know whether the USAO could file crim

have raised ethical concerns regarding my involvement in his potential prosecution in the Southern District of Florida. Upon information and belief, Epstein has notified Assistant Attorney General Alice Fisher and/or her staff that I have an actual and/or perceived conflict of interest because two of Ep

ave learned that lawyers for an individual named Jeffrey Epstein have raised ethical concerns regarding my

ng the current investigation and/or disciplined. Mr. Epstein is represented by Jay Lelkowitz, Esq. and Dean K

ages from Epstein and that Epstein would provide counsel for the victims. I provided Epstein's counsel with a series of possible attorss, including Humberto Ocariz ("Ocariz"), who is a friend of my boyfriend, E.J. (M"). At the time, I identified Ocariz as a friend of a "good friend." Epstein's attorneys rejec

IS LLP Response to Letter by FAUSA MI Dated May 19, 2008 In a May 19 2008 letter to Jay Lefkowitz (See Tab 1), SDFL First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey I= provided what purported to be a summ of the events that have occurred during the investigation of Mr. Epstein. Mr. letter is fraught with in

FL First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey I= provided what purported to be a summ of the events that have occurred during the investigation of Mr. Epstein. Mr. letter is fraught with inconsistencies, false and misleading characterizations and outright falsehoods. The comparison below between the fal

s that have occurred during the investigation of Mr. Epstein. Mr. letter is fraught with inconsistencies, f

entative" to an independent third party, AUSA had already proposed an "attorney representative." She had proposed local products-liability lawyer, Humberto Ocariz and claimed he had been recommended by a "good friend in the Appellate Division." account was misleading, as it omitted that this "good friend" wa

FL First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey MI provided what purported to be a summ of the events that have occurred during the investigation of Mr. Epstein. Mr. letter is fraught with inconsistencies, false and misleading characterizations and outright falsehoods. The comparison below between the fal

(Sec Tab 1), SDFL First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey MI provided what purported to be a summ of the

s that have occurred during the investigation of Mr. Epstein. Mr. letter is fraught with inconsistencies, f

ve" to an independent third party, AUSA Marie had already proposed an "attorney representative." She had proposed local products-liability lawyer, Humberto Ocariz, and claimed he had been recommended by a "good friend in the Appellate Division." Ms. account was misleading, as it omitted that this "good frien

ent ("PBPD") conducted an investigation, and ultimately identified approximately 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 17 who were sexually abused by Epstein. The characterizations of the PBPD's investigation as "capably conducted" and "thorough" do not appear in the documents cited by Petitioners and are

06/06/2017 Page 3 of 22 to resolve the federal investigation took place between the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida and Jeffrey Epstein, through the numerous attorneys who represented him. Not all of these discussions were "plea discussions" because Epstein was never charged with a

Office for the Southern District of Florida and Jeffrey Epstein, through the numerous attorneys who repr

d language does not appear in Exhibit 4; it appears at DE361-5. 36. The government admits paragraph 36 but notes that Exhibit 2 is not an email to Humberto Ocariz; the referenced email appears at DE361-3. The second sentence of paragraph 36 is admitted. 37. Admitted. 38. The Government admits that on Septemb

ent ("PBPD") conducted an investigation, and ultimately identified approximately 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 17 who were sexually abused by Epstein. The characterizations of the PBPD's investigation as "capably conducted" and "thorough" do not appear in the documents cited by Petitioners and are

06/06/2017 Page 3 of 22 to resolve the federal investigation took place between the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida and Jeffrey Epstein, through the numerous attorneys who represented him. Not all of these discussions were "plea discussions" because Epstein was never charged with a

Office for the Southern District of Florida and Jeffrey Epstein, through the numerous attorneys who repr

d language does not appear in Exhibit 4; it appears at DE361-5. 36. The government admits paragraph 36 but notes that Exhibit 2 is not an email to Humberto Ocariz; the referenced email appears at DE361-3. The second sentence of paragraph 36 is admitted. 37. Admitted. 38. The Government admits that on Septemb

(See Tab I), SDFL First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Sloman provided what purported to be a summary of

fere or restrict the "review process" for either Mr. Epstein or CEOS. I leave it to you and CEOS to figure out

nn Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 2:54 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: Epstein Hi jeff. Karen sent me an email about cpstein wanting to do less time. I hope that his request will be denied. The original deal was supposed to be

independent third party, AUSA Marie Villafana had already proposed an "attorney representative." She had proposed local products-liability lawyer, Humberto Ocariz, and claimed he bad been recommended by a "good friend in the Appellate Division." Ms. Villafana's account was misleading, as it omitted that this

Tab 1), SDFL First Assistant U.S. Attorney provided what purported to be a summ of the events that have occurred during the investigation of Mr. Epstein. Mr. letter is fraught with inconsistencies, false and misleading characterizations and outright falsehoods. The comparison below between the fal

s that have occurred during the investigation of Mr. Epstein. Mr. letter is fraught with inconsistencies, f

entative" to an independent third party, AUSA had already proposed an "attorney representative." She had proposed local products-liability lawyer, Humberto Ocariz, and claimed he had been recommended by a "good friend in the Appellate Division." Ms.l iaccount was misleading, as it omitted that this "good frie

uring the federal investigation; a letter from former CEOS attorney Stephanie Thacker that responds to CEOS’s assessment of its limited review of Mr. Epstein’s case; and a point-by- point rebuttal to First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey Sloman’s recent letter which we believe contains factual ina

nds to CEOS’s assessment of its limited review of Mr. Epstein’s case; and a point-by- point rebuttal to First A

BMISSION HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012141 --- PAGE BREAK --- KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP SUBMISSION TO THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE MATTER OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN Jeffrey Epstein, a successful businessman and noted philanthropist with no prior criminal record, has been investigated for potential violations of

OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE MATTER OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN Jeffrey Epstein, a successful businessm

OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE MATTER OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN Jeffrey Epstein, a successful businessma

ndependent third party, AUSA Marie Villafana had already proposed an “attorney representative.” She - had proposed local products-liability lawyer, Humberto Ocariz, and claimed he had been recommended by a “good friend in the Appellate Division.” Ms. Villafana’s account was misleading, as it omitted that this

1), SDFL First Assistant U.S. rn Attoey MI provided what purported to be a summ of the events that have occurred during the investigation of Mr. Epstein. Mr. letter is fraught with inconsistencies, false and misleading characterizations and outright falsehoods. The comparison below between the fal

s that have occurred during the investigation of Mr. Epstein. Mr. letter is fraught with inconsistencies, f

entative" to an independent third party, AUSA had already proposed an "attorney representative." She had proposed local products-liability lawyer, Humberto Ocariz, and claimed he had been recommended by a "good friend in the Appellate Division." Ms. account was misleading, as it omitted that this "good frien