Epstein Secrets

77 everything, but I really do not think that Mr. Epstein is going to engage in serious negotiations until

orking on a deferred [sic] prosecution agreement because it may well be that we cannot reach agreement here.” The defense redline version required Epstein to plead guilty to a federal information charging two misdemeanor counts of attempt to intentionally harass a person to prevent testimony, the pendi

154 The Affirmation read: “I, Jeffrey E. Epstein do hereby re-affirm the Non-Prosecution

d victims of state crimes secure civil financial settlements.” 154 The Affirmation read: “I, Jeffrey E. Epstein do hereby re-affirm the Non-Prosecution Agreement and Addendum to same dated October 30, 2007.” 155 Villafaña sent Lefkowitz a five-page letter r

147 Acosta and Villafaña were copied on this email. 148 The Addendum is attached as Exhibit 4 to this Report. 94 D. Epstein Further Delays His Guilty Plea The addendum did not bring the case to conclusion. Instead, the matter entered a new, protracted phase, which inv

154 The Affirmation read: “I, Jeffrey E. Epstein do hereby re-affirm the Non-Prosecution A

orney); 28 C.F.R. § 0.5(b) (the Attorney General represents the United States in legal matters). 131 4. FRPC 4-8.4 – Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice FRPC 4-8.4(c) states that a lawyer shall not engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. FRPC 4-8.4(d) proh

For A Millionaire Sex Abuser,” Huffington Post, Nov. 29, 2018; Julie K. Brown, et al., “Lawmakers issue call for investigation of serial sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein’s plea deal,” Miami Herald, Dec. 6, 2018. 5 Doe v. United States, 359 F. Supp. 3d 1201 (S.D. Fla., Feb. 21, 2019) (Opinion and Order, 9:08-80736-CIV

n by negotiating and executing a federal non-prosecution agreement (NPA). The NPA was intended to end a federal investigation into allegations that Epstein engaged in illegal sexual activity with girls.1 OPR also investigated whether USAO prosecutors committed professional misconduct by failing to con

e Parties Continue to Negotiate Issues concerning the Attorney Representative and Finally Reach Agreement on the NPA Addendum ................91 D. Epstein Further Delays His Guilty Plea .................................................................94 E. Epstein Seeks Departmental Review of the NP

Its 2006–2008 Federal Criminal Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and Its Interactions with Victims during

me when you were first authorized to investigate Mr. Epstein that the office had concerns about taking this c

........130 3. FRPC 4-4.1 – Candor in Dealing with Others .........................................130 4. FRPC 4-8.4 – Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice .......131 PART THREE: ANALYSIS...................................................................................................... 133 I. OV

175 Epstein’s state guilty plea.250 As U.S. Attorney, Acosta had the authority to resolve the case in this manner, but OPR concludes that in light of all the s

to represent her “because she was unable to get anyone from the [USAO] to tell her what was actually going on with the federal criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein.”347 Villafaña told OPR that Wild did not contact her directly and she was not aware of 344 In

] OPR’s conclusion that deferring prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein to the State Attorney rather than proceed

parents finding out about their involvement with Mr. Epstein. Additionally,

uns for the first tune Feb 19 - Villafada completes third update 10 prosecution memorandum Feb 28 - USAO nmifies DOJ Civli Rights Division that Epstem investigation is ongoing Additional Key Dates Dec 17.2010 - DOJ Office of Legal Counsel issues opinion regarding CVRA Oct 20 I I - DOJ revises

and “[w]hether a particular statement should be regarded as one of fact can depend on the circumstances.” B. FRPC 4-8.4 – Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice FRPC 4-8.4(c) states that a lawyer shall not engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. FRPC 4-8.4(d) pr

cutors, FBI agents and lawyers for Maxwell and Epstein's alleged victims." The AP (7/21, Neumeister) reports from New York, "A lawyer for financier Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend on Tuesday asked a judge presiding over her sex crimes case to impose a gag order on lawyers and others to reduce prejudicial pretria

led a Thursday conference to discuss the possible unsealing of five different sets of documents relating to a defamation lawsuit against Maxwell by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, whom Maxwell had said was lying." Bloomberg adds, "The possible release is coming as Maxwell's lawyer are trying to tamp d

ked girls as young as 14 for her former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein." US District Judge Loretta Preska in Ne

Rutta; 12:30 PM • president's Commission on I aw Fnforrement and Administration of Justice hearing - Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice holds hearing on 'Rule of Law', via teleconference, featuring Pinellas County, FL, Sheriff Robert Gualtieri, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Camer

/us/articles/2020-07-21/lawyer-for-epsteins-ex-girlfriend-seeks-gag- order-in-case> (7/21, Neumeister) reports from New York, "A lawyer for financier Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend on Tuesday asked a judge presiding over her sex crimes case to impose a gag order on lawyers and others to reduce prejudicial pretria

uled a Thursday conference to discuss the possible unsealing of five different sets of documents relating to a defamation lawsuit against Maxwell by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, whom Maxwell had said was lying." Bloomberg adds, "The possible release is coming as Maxwell's lawyer are trying to tamp d

ked girls as young as 14 for her former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein." US District Judge Loretta Preska in Ne

Rutta; 12:30 PM * President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice hearing — Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice holds hearing on `Rule of Law', via teleconference, featuring Pinellas County, FL, Sheriff Robert Gualtieri, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Camer

omments On Ghislaine Maxwell Case. ABC World News TonightVi (7/21, story 7, 0:20, Muir, 7.14M) reported, "President Trump was asked late today about Jeffrey Epstein's alleged co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. She pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges last week. One of her alleged victims describing her as

led a Thursday conference to discuss the possible unsealing of five different sets of documents relating to a defamation lawsuit against Maxwell by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, whom Maxwell had said was lying." Bloomberg adds, "The possible release is coming as Maxwell's lawyer are trying to tamp d

ked girls as young as 14 for her former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein." US District Judge Loretta Preska in Ne

l Rutta; 12:30 PM • President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice hearing - Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice holds hearing on 'Rule of Law', via teleconference, featuring Pinellas County, FL, Sheriff Robert Gualtieri, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Camer

omments On Ghlslalne Maxwell Case. ABC World News TonightVi (7/21, story 7, 0:20, Muir, 7.14M) reported, "President Trump was asked late today about Jeffrey Epstein's alleged co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. She pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges last week. One of her alleged victims describing her as

led a Thursday conference to discuss the possible unsealing of five different sets of documents relating to a defamation lawsuit against Maxwell by Epstein accusers whom Maxwell had said was lying." Bloomberg adds, "The possible release is coming as Maxwell's lawyer are trying to tamp down statements

ked girls as young as 14 for her former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein." US District Judge Loretta Preska in Ne

l Rutta; 12:30 PM • President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice hearing - Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice holds hearing on 'Rule of Law', via teleconference, featuring Pinellas County, FL, Sheriff Robert Gualtieri, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Camer