Epstein Secrets

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[email protected]> To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Cc: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Mon Oct 22 17:10:00 2007 Subject: Re: Epstein Jeff -- I will review these materials this evening and be in touch with you tomorrow with the expectation of wrapping this up by nd of the day. One que

McSorley. R I s 12/7/2007 Sloman Lilly Ann Sanchez Letter -1 pages with Affirmation signed by Epstein and Notice of Heating, State of Florida I. Jeffrey Epstein, attached 12/7/2007 Victim notification letter prepared 12/7/2007 at 9:10 pm B-6 12/7/2007 Unmailed victim notification letters B-14 12/10/200

the attorney representative be told clearly that Mr. Epstein has agreed to pay the lawyer's hourly rate only f

a 9/2/2008 Richard H. Willits), #4, #13, #8 (via Jeffrey Herman), #9, #10, #11, #14, #16, #17 (via Theodore Leopold), #20, #21, #23, #24, #25 (via Jeffrey B-89 Herman), #26 (via Jeffrey Herman), #30, #31, #32, #33, #37 (via Michael E. Dutko), #38, #44 (via Jeffrey Herman) 9/3/2008 Victim notificatio

Villafafia Critton Letter rc NPA with attached Defendant Epstein's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint (Jane D

ng Assistant United States Attorney A. Marie Villafafia, and the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility may disclose to attorney Jonathan Biran matters occurring before the grand jury necessary to: (a) allow AUSA Villafafia to respond to OPR's written questions; (b) prepare for OPR's interv

e 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 on behalf of and the presentation of testimony to Federal Grand J

ing the federal investigation. The USAO also decided to enter into this NPA without first conferring with those victims. 4. After signing the NPA, Epstein delayed performing its terms, and began raising arguments to various officials within the Justice Department challenging both the legality of the N

was the lead prosecutor on the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, known as Operation Leap Year. 2. That

s matter because his former law firm represented Mr. Epstein during the course of the investigation and negoti

les of Criminal Procedure, and applies to the Court for an order authorizing: the disclosure of matters occurring before the grand jury to attorney Jonathan Biran of the firm Baker Donelson to allow him to fulfill his obligations in representing Assistant United States Attorney Villafafta) in connection with

at there were numerous oral and written communications between others at the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Justice Department with counsel for Mr. Epstein. While in some cases I was told of the communications or cc'ed on emails or letters summarizing the communications, for many conversations, meetings

stein would be pleading guilty on June 30, 2008, I would not release the witness (id.). I formally withdrew the subpoena on June 30, 2008, following Jeffrey Epstein's entry of his guilty plea in state court (Exhibit B-135). These activities took us up to the time of Jeffrey Epstein's June 30, 2008 guilty plea. Fro

to Ms. regarding that plea offer. Mr. left the U.S. Attorney's Office on that date to become partner at Kobre & Kim in New York. First Assistant Jeffrey (now in private practice): FAUSA (later U.S. Attorney was involved in telephone calls and meetings with counsel for Mr. Epstein; when Epstein's

fice and the Justice Department with counsel for Mr. Epstein. While in some cases I was told of the communicat

levant material and my memory may be imperfect.' I have organized the response to conform with the April 2, 2019 letter from Jeffrey R. Ragsdale to Jonathan Biran. Please note that there were numerous oral and written communications between others at the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Justice Department with

ange of plea on June 30, 2008 but did not have any contact with any member of the SAO that day. Later, when the issue arose regarding whether or not Epstein was taking the position that the NPA included USA Acosta's December 2007 letter, I contacted Ms. Behlolavek and SA Krischer to obtain a copy of wha

pstein would be pleading guilty on June 30, 2008, I would not release the witness (id). I formally withdrew the subpoena on June 30, 2008, following Jeffrey Epstein's entry of his guilty plea in state court (Exhibit B-135). These activities took us up to the time of Jeffrey Epstein's June 30, 2008 guilty plea. Fro

IA FACSIMILE Brad Edwards, Esq. The Law Offices of Brad Edwards & Associates, LLC 2028 Harrison Street, Suite 202 Hollywood, Florida 33020. Re: Jeffrey EpsteinMIM NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM Dear Mr. Edwards: By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern Dis

prosecution of any potential co-conspirators of Mr. Epstein, including unidentified co-conspirators. I do n

SA Villafafia's attached letter, please contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC /s/ Jonathan Biran JB/smr Enclosures/Attachment cc: AUSA A. Marie Villafafia 4822.5464-0166x1 2865555-000127 05/10/2019 EFTA00225547 U.S. Department of Justice

he written response of Assistant United States Attorney be letter of Jeffrey R. Ra sdate dated April 2, 2019, regarding the crim investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. aparately has sent you encrypted disks containing the exhibits referenced in er written response, and has emailed other exhibits that were not i

L ONLY Re: OPR Investigation Relating to Jeffrey Epstein Federal Criminal Investigation Dear Ms. Ingersol

VIA EMAIL ONLY Re: OPR Investigation Relating to Jeffrey Epstein Federal Criminal Investigation Dear Ms.

d Villafafia's attached letter, please contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC /s/ Jonathan Biran JB/smr 4822.54644166v1 2865555-000127 05/1012019 EFTA00223101

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for victims in a meaningful way. ° Villafafia, a well-regarded 18-year veteran federal prosecutor, would not comment for this story. But her lawyer, Jonathan Biran, said she has worked tirelessly on behalf of crime victims. She received the 2011 National Crime Victims’ Rights Service Award as well as the Attorne