Epstein Secrets

IA"), to order the production of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. P

ction of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. Plaintiff R

ate 1 EFTA00605325 Case 1:17-cv-03956-PGG Document 1 Filed 05/25/17 Page 2 of 3 under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B). FACTS Background of Request 6. Jeffrey Epstein is a billionaire financier, philanthropist, and sex offender. In 2005, Epstein became the subject of an undercover sex trafficking investigation by

ncy's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually traffick

s against Epstein's alleged co-conspirators. 8. Mr. Epstein enjoyed close ties to numerous prominent politica

Treatment Are Raised in Florida Sex Case," The New York Times, Sep. 3, 2006. (Exhibit A) FOIA Request and Constructive Denial 9. On April 20, 2017 James Robertson, a Senior Editor for The National Enquirer and sister- publication Radar Online, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for all documents relating to t

IA"), to order the production of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. P

ction of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. Plaintiff R

ate 1 EFTA00605347 Case 1:17-cv-03956-PGG Document 1 Filed 05/25/17 Page 2 of 3 under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B). FACTS Background of Request 6. Jeffrey Epstein is a billionaire financier, philanthropist, and sex offender. In 2005, Epstein became the subject of an undercover sex trafficking investigation by

ncy's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually traffick

s against Epstein's alleged co-conspirators. 8. Mr. Epstein enjoyed close ties to numerous prominent politica

Treatment Are Raised in Florida Sex Case," The New York Times, Sep. 3, 2006. (Exhibit A) FOIA Request and Constructive Denial 9. On April 20, 2017 James Robertson, a Senior Editor for The National Enquirer and sister- publication Radar Online, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for all documents relating to t

IA"), to order the production of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. P

ction of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. Plaintiff R

ate 1 EFTA00605336 Case 1:17-cv-03956-PGG Document 1 Filed 05/25/17 Page 2 of 3 under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B). FACTS Background of Request 6. Jeffrey Epstein is a billionaire financier, philanthropist, and sex offender. In 2005, Epstein became the subject of an undercover sex trafficking investigation by

ncy's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually traffick

s against Epstein's alleged co-conspirators. 8. Mr. Epstein enjoyed close ties to numerous prominent politica

Treatment Are Raised in Florida Sex Case," The New York Times, Sep. 3, 2006. (Exhibit A) FOIA Request and Constructive Denial 9. On April 20, 2017 James Robertson, a Senior Editor for The National Enquirer and sister- publication Radar Online, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for all documents relating to t

IA"), to order the production of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. P

ction of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. Plaintiff R

ate 1 EFTA00808147 Case 1:17-cv-03956-PGG Document 1 Filed 05/25/17 Page 2 of 3 under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B). FACTS Background of Request 6. Jeffrey Epstein is a billionaire financier, philanthropist, and sex offender. In 2005, Epstein became the subject of an undercover sex trafficking investigation by

ncy's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually traffick

s against Epstein's alleged co-conspirators. 8. Mr. Epstein enjoyed close ties to numerous prominent politica

Treatment Are Raised in Florida Sex Case," The New York Times, Sep. 3, 2006. (Exhibit A) FOIA Request and Constructive Denial 9. On April 20, 2017 James Robertson, a Senior Editor for The National Enquirer and sister- publication Radar Online, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for all documents relating to t

Reason ---END MESSAGE-- Please see attached pdf for the National Enquirer's FOIA request concerning the investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2005 and 2006 for crimes relating to sexual trafficking of minors. This request has been the subject of the request is of widespread and except

rmation sought involves possible questions about the government's integrity which affects public confidence. Specifically; the issue of whether Mr. Epstein's wealth and connections secured him favorable treatment by the DO). Given that a civil defamation trial between one of Epstein's victims and his

eedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C.§ 552. Request The Enquirer seeks all documents relating to the FBI's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein, who pled guilty to one count of felony solicitation of prostitution in August 2006. Background Jeffrey Epstein is a billionaire financier, philan

nt of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, O.C. 20535 April 28, 2017 MR. JAMES ROBERTSON THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER Subject: EPSTEIN. JEFFREY Dear Mr. Robertson: This acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the FBI. The FOIPA number listed above has been

c confidence. Specifically; the issue of whether Mr. Epstein's wealth and connections secured him favorable t

e.html 212 SONY_GM_02 743190 EFTA_00229837 EFTA01325322 ENQUIRER April 20. 2017 VIA FOIA PORTAL TO: Federal Bureau of Investigation FROM: James Robertson Senior Managing Editor The National Enquirer 4 New York Plaza (2o" Floor) New York, NY 10004 Dear Sir or Madam, I am a reporter and editor for

FOIA"), to order the production of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. Plain

uction of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. Plaintiff Radar

29405 --- PAGE BREAK --- Case 1:17-Cv-03956-PGG Document 1 Filed 05/25/17 Page 2 of 3 under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B). FACTS Background of Request 6. Jeffrey Epstein is a billionaire financier, philanthropist, and sex offender. In 2005, Epstein became the subject of an undercover sex trafficking investigation by P

ges against Epstein's alleged co-conspirators. 8. Mr. Epstein enjoyed close ties to numerous prominent politica

al Treatment Are Raised in Florida Sex Case," The New York Times, Sep. 3, 2006. (Exhibit A) FOIA Request and Constructive Denial 9. On April 20, 2017 James Robertson, a Senior Editor for The National Enquirer and sister- publication Radar Online, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for all documents relating to th

FOIA"), to order the production of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. Plain

uction of Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") records concerning the agency's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein ("Epstein") for sexually trafficking underage women. Defendant FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed FOIA request. PARTIES 2. Plaintiff Radar

29416 --- PAGE BREAK --- Case 1:17-Cv-03956-PGG Document 1 Filed 05/25/17 Page 2 of 3 under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B). FACTS Background of Request 6. Jeffrey Epstein is a billionaire financier, philanthropist, and sex offender. In 2005, Epstein became the subject of an undercover sex trafficking investigation by P

ges against Epstein's alleged co-conspirators. 8. Mr. Epstein enjoyed close ties to numerous prominent politica

al Treatment Are Raised in Florida Sex Case," The New York Times, Sep. 3, 2006. (Exhibit A) FOIA Request and Constructive Denial 9. On April 20, 2017 James Robertson, a Senior Editor for The National Enquirer and sister- publication Radar Online, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for all documents relating to th

ported that the FBI played a central role in redacting former President Donald Trump's name—and the names of other high-profile individuals—from the Epstein investigation files prior to their partial release. According to sources familiar with the matter, an FBI FOIA team applied the redactions using pri

Cache Despite Trump's Blocking Effort The Guardian (08/01, Bekiempis) reported that despite Donald Trump's promise to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, few records have been made public, prompting dissatisfaction and political backlash. Several court cases, including a lawsuit by Radar Online

xwell, a convicted sex offender and associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was subpoenaed to sit for a deposition o

made public, prompting dissatisfaction and political backlash. Several court cases, including a lawsuit by Radar Online and investigative journalist James Robertson, may still bring crucial information about Epstein's crimes and links to powerful people to light. The DOJ's request to unseal grand jury transcrip

dicated a New York judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking the release of records related to the FBI's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking crimes. The lawsuit, filed against the FBI by the online news outlet RadarOnline and its senior editor James Robertson, sought

g crimes. The lawsuit, filed against the FBI by the online news outlet RadarOnline and its senior editor James Robertson, sought the release of the Epstein documents under the FOIA. A release was made in the below case to Daniel Novack (on behalf of Radar Online) on 1/31/2020. Material on Epstein can

FBI's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking crimes. The lawsuit,

inancier Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking crimes. The lawsuit, filed against the FBI by the online news outlet RadarOnline and its senior editor James Robertson, sought the release of the Epstein documents under the FOIA. A release was made in the below case to Daniel Novack (on behalf of Radar Online) on

ss/Attorney-Client/Attorney Work Product Privileged IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK RADAR ONLINE LLC and JAMES ROBERTSON, Plaintiffs, v. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, Defendant. Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-03956-PGG DECLARATION OF MICHAEL G. SEIDEL I, Michael G.

aware of the FBI's handling of Plaintiff James Robertson's FOIA request for records related to the FBI's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein. In response to Plaintiff's request, the FBI processed on a document-by-document basis a total of 11,571 pages of responsive records. Of these page

FBI's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein. In response to Plaintiff's request, the

RMATION CONCERNING JEFFREY EDWARD EPSTEIN (5) In June 2008, Jeffrey Epstein pled guilty to a criminal charge of procuring prostitution of a minor. Epstein served 13 months of his 18-month sentence. On July 2, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was indicted by a federal grand jury in the United States District Court