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researched and reported in the media. See, e.g., Landon Thomas Jr., “Jeffrey Epstein: International Moneyman of Mystery,” New York, Oct. 28, 2002; Vicky Ward, “The Talented Mr. Epstein,” Vanity Fair, Mar. 2003; James Barron, “Who Is Jeffrey Epstein? An Opulent Life, Celebrity Friends and Lurid Accusation

eyman of Mystery,” New York, Oct. 28, 2002; Vicky Ward, “The Talented Mr. Epstein,” Vanity Fair, Mar. 2

al Moneyman of Mystery,” New York, Oct. 28, 2002; Vicky Ward, “The Talented Mr. Epstein,” Vanity Fair, M

t despite Oosterbaan’s favorable opinion of the case, “[t]his was . . . a bit of uncharted territory,” involving facts that were unlike the case law Oosterbaan had cited. Although Lourie had some concerns about the legal issues and about the witnesses, he “probably” did not see any impediment to going for

d in the case and describing it as a “highly sensitive” case involving “a high profile, very rich defendant.”39 After CEOS reviewed the materials, Oosterbaan responded to Lourie with an email stating that the memorandum was “exhaustive” and “well done” and noting that Villafaña “has correctly focused on

etter to Judge attached 10/25/2007 The I Icii ward B. Ed I= .Jeffrey Sloman Background informatio

o conduct "due diligence" on selection of Podhurst firm 11/27/2007 Plea Notification Letter at 7:11 pm B 3 11/28/2007 A. Marie Villafaiia, A. Oosterbaan, R. Garcia A. Laurie Email re non-prosecution agreement with attached correpondence 11/28/2007 Alice S. Fisher, Assistant Attorney General S

to make. 3. By imposing the burden of going for- ward at the Hearing on the government and by accordin

, Chief, Criminal Division Rolando Garcia, Deputy Chief, Criminal Division Karen Atkinson, Chief, Northern Region From: cc: A. Marie Villafafia Drew Oosterbaan Myesha Braden INTRODUCTION This third supplement summarizes the changes to the indictment and prosecution memo since the first presentation in Ma