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

ial issues,” his own focus had been on “the legal side of things.” Notably, during his prior tenure as the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Department’s Civil Rights Division, Acosta had been involved in efforts to address sex trafficking. He told OPR that one of the “background issues” that the Civil Rights Division ad

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

shington, D.C.; approximately four years as a policy fellow and law school lecturer; and nearly two years as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Department’s Civil Rights Division. He was presidentially appointed in 2002 as a member of the National Labor Relations Board, and in 2003 as Assistant Attorney General in charge of

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

ictim interviews. x Villafaña revised the prosecution memorandum to focus “on victims who are unknown to Epstein’s counsel.” x The USAO informed the Department’s Civil Rights Division “pursuant to USAM [§] 8-3.120,” of the USAO’s “ongoing investigation of a child exploitation matter” involving Epstein and others. x Villafaña se